Kirsten Davin – Acute Care & ICU Rehab

Learn the most recent interventions to improve functional mobility, strength and independence in acute care rehab. These interventions are applicable to all levels of practice, from new graduates to veterans in acute care.

 Kirsten Davin – Acute Care & ICU Rehab

PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING ACUTE CARE

• Immobility and its effects on organ systems
  • Respiratory
  • Cardiac
  • Digestive
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Mobilization and intervention early and aggressively

SECURE SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSFERS AND MOBILITY OF ANY PATIENT

• The Decision-Making process
• Weight-bearing restriction mobilization
• Mobility restrictions
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Deep vein thrombosis
• Mobilization management
  • Chest tubes
  • Arterial lines
  • IV management

ICU/IMC SPECIFIC MAGEMENT

• Fecal management system
• Various catheter types

ADVANCED TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVED OUTCOMES

• Orthopedic intervention
  • Orthopedically complex patients
  • Cutting-Edge
• Transition to same day ortho discharge
• With better outcomes, shorter stays are more effective.
  • Transfer considerations
• Alternative techniques for NWB
• All WB restrictions are transferable
• Burn injuries throughout the life span
  • Types of burn injuries and severity
  • Operative and burn management
  • Current trends in therapeutic burning intervention
• Cardiac diagnoses
  • Cardiac Surgery and the right therapeutic progression
  • Precautions for the Sternum
  • Strength training implemented
• Trends in intervention and neurological emergencies
  • The effects of tPA administration on therapeutic intervention
  • Management of severe strokes
  • Patients with short-term neurological deficits
• Patients with compromised respiratory systems
  • High-flow oxygen management
  • COPD
  • New approach to energy conservation

INTERVENTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH COGNITIVE/PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSES

• The behaviorally difficult patient
  • TBI
  • Dementia
  • Aggression
• Motivation for the chronically ill-refusing patient
• Major depression and the impact it has on therapeutic intervention

OUTCOME EXPECTATIONS & GOAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Short-Term vs. Long-Implementation of a long-term goal
• Timing of PT/OTR reassessments
• Predicting the future
  • Appropriate goal development

CREATE A EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL DISCHARGE PLANN

• Important importance of an interdisciplinary approach
• Subs: The pros and cons-Acute, home and other discharge destinations

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER  

• Client-centered practice and inclusion of the patient’s support system
• Care for the family/caregivers who are difficult

BILLING and DOCUMENTATION  

• Documentation that is effective and efficient during acute and subsequent situations-acute stay
• Document progression for patients with limited function
• Learn about G codes, billing, and payment

PRODUCTIVITY ACHIEVE  

• History of productivity requirements and their necessity
• Current trends in productivity expectation

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Description:

Learn the most recent interventions to improve functional mobility, strength and independence in acute care rehab. This handbook is suitable for all levels of acute care professionals, including new graduates and veterans.-The course will equip you with the necessary knowledge to make appropriate decisions in the workplace. ICU Implement assessment and treatment tools in acute and post-acute care settings, as well as integrate existing treatment plans with progress into the plan. Adjust or accommodate treatment interventions throughout the hospital stay and transition out of hospital. Learn the most recent assessment techniques and how to incorporate treatments into rehabilitation plans during acute or post-acute care.-Phases of acute. Use the most recent strategies and interventions in hands-During the day, on the labs

Find new ways to treat:

• Mobilization early
• Management of lines, wires and tubes
• Respiratory distress
• Intubation/Vent dependency