Transitioning to Home Care
Certificates
American Occupational Therapy Association
Relias Learning is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Category 1 & 2. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.00 contact hours, approval number 20-628091.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
This course has been approved by the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.00 contact hours, approval number 20-628091.
Course Details
Describe the role of the OT on the interdisciplinary team for discharge planning.
Explain 3 possible home safety issues clients may encounter when they return home and describe a modification for increasing home safety.
Describe 2 assessments for evaluating clients’ level of proficiency with medication management.
Explain 5 energy conservation strategies clients can use once they return home.
Describe 2 similarities and 2 differences between occupational therapy in the acute care setting and occupational therapy in the post-acute/home health setting.
Illustrate 4 ways that OTs can help ensure a successful transition from a healthcare setting to the home.
Describe 3 common types of precautions and name 1 dressing strategy associated with each one.
Outline:
Section 1: The Occupational Therapist in the Acute Care Discharge Process
Importance
Evaluation
Knowledge Check
Section 2: Acute vs. Post-Acute OT Practice
Chart Reviews
Social History
Knowledge Check
Section 3: PEO Model
Personal Factors
Environmental Factors
Occupational Factors
Knowledge Check
Section 4: Activities of Living
Independence and Methods
Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, and Toileting
Mobility
Knowledge Check
Section 5: Instrumental Activities of Living Performance
Performance and Independence
Cooking, Cleaning, Shopping, Laundry, Driving, Caring for Others
Social and Leisure Activities
Medication Management
Electronic Device Use
Home Setup
DME
Adaptive Equipment
Knowledge Check
Section 6: Discharge Planning
Home Setup
Falls
Precautions
Best Practices
Orthopedic Precautions
Home Exercise Programs
Handouts
Energy Conservation Strategies
Key Points
Knowledge Check
Tameika McLean is an occupational therapist working in the Washington, DC area. She has worked in the acute care, acute rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and outpatient settings. She graduated from Columbia University with an MS in Occupational Therapy in 2014.
Disclosure: Tameika McLean, MS, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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