In this course, we dive into why a LTC therapist must have a deeper understanding in the principles of seating and positioning. This course discusses the obligations of a nursing home under the IMPACT ACT and the Nursing Home Reform Act to protect a resident from falls and wound development and how proper wheelchair positioning relates to those obligations
Course Description In this course, we dive into why a Long Term Care (LTC) therapist must have a deeper understanding in the principles of seating and positioning. This course discusses the obligations of a nursing home under the Nursing Home Reform Act and the Impact Act to protect a resident from falls and wound development and how proper wheelchair positioning relates to that obligation. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Name three obligations that a nursing home has to the resident under the Nursing Home Reform Act to ensure a high quality of care and life. Identify three ways that an ill-fitting wheelchair can negatively affect the day to day ADL function of a nursing home resident. Name the two consequences of poor wheelchair positioning that can result in financial liability for the nursing home. Intended Audience This course is intended for physical and occupational therapists and aides. 1.0 CE for Physical therapists Start this course! #Courses #CE #Physical-Therapist #Seating-and-positioning #Occupational-Therapist #Wheelchair #Long-term-care #Fall-Prevention #Rehab-and-Therapy #Mobility #Posture
Injured nurses are increasing worker’s compensation costs and causing high levels of staff turnover. This introductory course teaches nurses, nursing assistants and support staff the importance of utilizing safe patient handling practices for preventing injury. It instructs on the history of the problem, safe positioning equipment, and best practices for performing positioning safely
This course is geared to clear up common misconceptions of seating and positioning that create barriers for successful wheelchair positioning of the LTC resident. After this course, therapist will be more informed on basic seating and positioning principles to better choose a wheelchair, cushion back support
Course Description This course is geared to clear up common misconceptions of seating and positioning that create barriers for successful wheelchair positioning. After this course, a generalist therapist will be better informed on basic seating and positioning principles to better choose an appropriate wheelchair base, cushion and back support
Course Description Learn about important tools that each facility or clinic should possess for the therapist to complete a successful seating and positioning evaluation
Learn about important tools that each facility or clinic should possess for the therapist to complete a successful seating and positioning evaluation. From simple tools such as a goniometer to more advanced tools like a pressure map, learn how each device can not only assist with proper product selection but also the optimal configuration of the wheelchair to assist the therapist in preventing falls, pressure injuries and other serious medical complications
Course Description In the nursing home setting, an approximate 60% of all nursing home residents are dealing with some type of dementia. This makes positioning very difficult as the therapist does not get accurate feedback that would back up equipment choices in regard to choosing the appropriate cushion, back support and accessories to meet the individualized need of every resident. Learn about what functional losses can be expected with the different areas of the brain damaged with dementia and learn some seating and positioning techniques to ensure successful seating interventions with residents diagnosed with dementia. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Correctly identify three seating and positioning related goals for a resident with cognitive impairment
In the nursing home setting, an approximate 60% of all nursing home residents are dealing with some type of dementia. This makes positioning very difficult as the therapist does not get accurate feedback that would back up equipment choices in regard to choosing the appropriate cushion, back support and accessories to meet the individualized need of every resident. Learn about what functional losses can be expected with the different areas of the brain damaged with dementia and learn some seating and positioning techniques to ensure successful seating interventions with residents diagnosed with dementia
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