Effective Documentation: Goal Setting for OTs
Developing appropriate functional, patient-centered goals is a critical component of demonstrating the medical necessity and skilled need for occupational therapy services. Goals should be documented in terms of functional outcomes that are relevant and meaningful to the patient and, if applicable, the caregiver. In addition, goals must be written to align with patient presentation, considering the patient's expected progression and timeline. This module provides occupational therapists with an understanding of how to structure functional goals, using case studies and examples to enhance goal-writing skills.
Developing appropriate functional, patient-centered goals is a critical component of demonstrating the medical necessity and skilled need for occupational therapy services. Goals should be documented in terms of functional outcomes that are relevant and meaningful to the patient and, if applicable, the caregiver. In addition, goals must be written to align with patient presentation, considering the patient's expected progression and timeline. This module provides occupational therapists with an understanding of how to structure functional goals, using case studies and examples to enhance goal-writing skills.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000003344. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recall at least two reasons why effective goal writing is important for reimbursement purposes and patient outcomes.
Identify at least five required components of occupational therapy goals.
Recognize how to modify at least three common occupational therapy goals to include functional terms using two case studies.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Importance of Functional Goals
Introduction
Patient Engagement
Evidence-Based Practice
Demonstrating Skilled Therapy
Monitoring Progress
Review
Summary
Section 3: Forming Patient-Centered Goals
Goal Setting
Characteristics of Goals
SMART Goals
Review
Summary
Section 4: Case Study 1 – Dana
Dana
Evaluation
Short-Term Goals
Long-Term Goals
Reassessment
Discharge
Review
Summary
Section 5: Case Study 2 – Evan
Evan
OT Evaluation
Short-Term Goals
Long-term Goals
Reassessment
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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