The first measures are to follow your facility and CDC guidelines. Were I work, we are required to wear either goggles or a face-shield in addition to our mask with every patient we see. Keep your distance from your patients as much as possible when performing oral hygiene, toileting, or feeding. Wear goggles, a face …
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In this article I’ll explain the benefit of early mobilization programs for ICU patients working with both Physical and Occupational Therapy. What is Early Mobility? Early mobility is a standardized approach from a nursing based protocol, combined with the rehab team, to increase mobility of the critically ill as soon as safely possible. Early mobility …
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For years, the anterior approach for hip replacements has been preferred by orthopedic surgeries to avoid the strict precautions associated with the posterior approach. But recent evidence has shown that posterior hip precautions may not be as serious with the latest advancements in surgery. In this article, I’ll discuss how minimal hip precautions can be …
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There’s not a better time to set up your home office or studio for telehealth conference calls. Here are some easy low to high budget ideas to setup your telehealth audio and video to sound and look like a professional. Topics in this article Room and lighting setup What camera and lenses to use How …
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If you work at a hospital, rehab, or SNF, you’ll notice that most PTs, OTs, nursing staff, and other health care workers wear Nikes. Nikes have been around forever, so why do healthcare workers wear Nikes? Nike has never stopped trending as a shoe brand, and most healthcare workers wear Nikes, because they’re comfortable, they …
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I’m new to the hand therapy hero’s podcast, but listening to this podcast was inspirational for someone who has thought about starting a hand therapy business. JoAnn Keller tells her story about how she started a small practice in Seattle and expanded it. She tells of the challenges and tips that helped her along the …
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What’s the difference between PT and OT? I hear this question over and over. Most people have a general understanding of physical therapy, but what do occupational therapists do? How do both these professions sometimes overlap, and how is OT in many cases more important than PT? What’s the difference between OT and PT? Someone …
What’s the process to become certified in hand therapy? Do I need a hand therapy certification to practice hand therapy? If not, is it worth it to still get certified? Is Hand Therapy certification worth it? First of all, the Hand Therapy exam pass rate is about 50%. The pass rate for the second attempt …
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If you’re reading this, you’re an OT, want to be an OT, or need to shadow an OT. So what do Occupational therapists wear? Occupational therapists usually wear scrubs, business casual clothing, or a polo shirt with khakis. It really depends on the setting. In this post, I’ll list the most common clothing OTs wear, …
