OTs role in SNF. - 0 views

• 
  #1 christenhopkins on 15 Nov 15

   

  OTs role in SNF. (n.d.) American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA.org.). Retrieved from https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCQQFjABahUKEwiLuPfn3aLIAhUGaT4KHfLQBmU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aota.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2FCorporate%2FFiles%2FAboutOT%2FProfessionals%2FWhatIsOT%2FRDP%2FFacts%
  
  If considering working in a Skilled nursing facility (SNF) following graduation, this fact sheet may be helpful in providing information about occupational therapy's role within this setting. SNF's require occupational therapists to have a majority of roles which coincides with the medical care provided during the variable periods of time.
  
  Short-term SNF rehab includes remediation of IADLs for d/c environment, functional mobility, community reintegration, home modifications, safety equipment recommendations, adaptations/compensatory strategies and assessing current leisure skills.
  
  Long-term SNF rehab includes functional mobility using AD prn, transfer training, remediation of IADLs, compensatory techniques, low vision enhancement recommendations, positioning, environment modification, education of caregivers/patients and engagement in meaningful activities.
  
  OTs are also proficient in implementing and developing programs within the SNF setting that promote health and participation, remediate deficits and address the impact of disability. Programs that are typically implemented include but not limited to falls prevention, dementia management, restraint reduction, contracture management, positioning programs, therapeutic groups and pre-driving evaluations.
  It is an OTs role to provide client satisfaction and promote quality of life within the SNF rehabilitation setting.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">OTs role in SNF. (n.d.) American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA.org.). Retrieved from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCQQFjABahUKEwiLuPfn3aLIAhUGaT4KHfLQBmU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aota.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2FCorporate%2FFiles%2FAboutOT%2FProfessionals%2FWhatIsOT%2FRDP%2FFacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCQQFjABahUKEwiLuPfn3aLIAhUGaT4KHfLQBmU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aota.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2FCorporate%2FFiles%2FAboutOT%2FProfessionals%2FWhatIsOT%2FRDP%2FFacts</a>% <br /> <br /> If considering working in a Skilled nursing facility (SNF) following graduation, this fact sheet may be helpful in providing information about occupational therapy's role within this setting. SNF's require occupational therapists to have a majority of roles which coincides with the medical care provided during the variable periods of time. <br /> <br /> Short-term SNF rehab includes remediation of IADLs for d/c environment, functional mobility, community reintegration, home modifications, safety equipment recommendations, adaptations/compensatory strategies and assessing current leisure skills. <br /> <br /> Long-term SNF rehab includes functional mobility using AD prn, transfer training, remediation of IADLs, compensatory techniques, low vision enhancement recommendations, positioning, environment modification, education of caregivers/patients and engagement in meaningful activities. <br /> <br /> OTs are also proficient in implementing and developing programs within the SNF setting that promote health and participation, remediate deficits and address the impact of disability. Programs that are typically implemented include but not limited to falls prevention, dementia management, restraint reduction, contracture management, positioning programs, therapeutic groups and pre-driving evaluations. <br /> It is an OTs role to provide client satisfaction and promote quality of life within the SNF rehabilitation setting.</div>

  ...

  Cancel

To Top