Telepractice in the Post-Acute Care Setting: What SLPs Need to Know
Hours: 1.50
Telepractice can streamline the delivery of speech therapy and allow speech-language pathologists to reach patients who may have limited means or access to the clinic or other settings. It is also a mode to use during pandemics or when in-person encounters are not safe. This course provides a guide to the delivery of care via telepractice for patients in the post-acute care space. Learners will gain an understanding of how to implement speech therapy treatment via telepractice and address common challenges.
Telepractice can streamline the delivery of speech therapy and allow speech-language pathologists to reach patients who may have limited means or access to the clinic or other settings. It is also a mode to use during pandemics or when in-person encounters are not safe. This course provides a guide to the delivery of care via telepractice for patients in the post-acute care space. Learners will gain an understanding of how to implement speech therapy treatment via telepractice and address common challenges.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Intermediate Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 1.5000 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Recognize patient characteristics and clinical diagnoses that will indicate successful participation in telepractice.
Utilize strategies that will assist in overcoming identified barriers.
Select appropriate assessment tools based on setting and patient needs.
Design appropriate interventions utilizing the resources available for different settings.
Provide caregiver or facilitator education to increase carryover and effectiveness of therapy delivery.
State documentation, billing, and reimbursement guidelines.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: General Considerations
Overview of Telepractice
First Steps
Telepractice Delivery Methods
Identifying Appropriate Patients
Review
Summary
Section 3: Challenges and Strategies
Common Challenges and Strategies
Challenges According to Setting
Facilitator Role
Monitoring Progress
Review
Summary
Section 4: Assessment and Treatment Tools
Assessment Tools
Treatment Approaches
Outcomes with Telepractice
Review
Summary
Section 5: Documentation, Billing, and Reimbursement
Documentation
Reimbursement for Telepractice
Billing Guidelines
Dysphagia and Cognitive-Communication Services Through Telepractice
Review
Summary
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Meet Lee
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a large contract therapy company, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Disclosure: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Instructor: Mitzi A. Kweder, MS/CCC-SLP
Mitzi A. Kweder, MS/CCC-SLP, has been a speech-language pathologist since 1996. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech-language pathology in New York. She has experience in several settings with both pediatrics and geriatrics but spent most of her recent career in the director role in skilled nursing facilities. During that time, she also directed affiliated home health and outpatient operations. Currently, she is the Director of Quality and Standards with AdvantageCare Rehabilitation. In this position, she oversees clinical and operations standards in order to maintain and improve quality of care delivery. She also plays an active role in denials, policy, and compliance processes to promote adherence to laws and regulations of several bodies governing healthcare. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Disclosure: Mitzi A. Kweder, MS/CCC-SLP discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as Collecting Speaker's Fees All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: , Home Health, Outpatient/Ambulatory Clinics, Rehabilitation Settings, Residential Care.
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