University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

1 An occupational therapist begins their work by communicating with the patient, teachers, family or caregivers to better understand the patient’s needs. OTs have strong communication skills and know how to work effectively in teams. 1 What Do Occupational Therapists Do? What Skills Do You Need to Be an Occupational Therapist?

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 20, 2023

OT practitioners leverage the communication, research and counseling skills developed during their psychology program. Psychology majors often possess a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of these aspects of healthcare, making them well-suited to the holistic nature of OT. OTs see patients who are often in a vulnerable state.

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Celayix

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We operate in home healthcare , security , events , and other industries dealing with mobile workers. Effective employee scheduling and dispatch, paired with professional communication tools, leads to fewer inefficiencies and less downtime. Here at Celayix, the majority of our customers operate with mobile workforces.

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Celayix

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When employees are not held accountable, teams break down along with communication. Create open and transparent lines of communication and create a safe space for your employees to admit their mistakes. This goes back to the importance of communication and the tools you use to manage it in the workplace.

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CynaMed

MAY 1, 2023

According to a recent study by the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics , 35% of LPNs worked in nursing homes or residential care facilities. That’s compared to 15% in hospitals, 14% in home healthcare settings, and 12% in physician’s offices. An LPN can fill many essential roles in modern healthcare practices.

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Nurse.com

JULY 20, 2022

Known as a patient handoff communication , the transfer of patient care and responsibility from one healthcare provider to another through the accurate and complete sharing of information is a critical step if a nurse must leave her post. Leaving work without this kind of communication clearly puts patients at risk of injury or death.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 18, 2022

I saw a huge need in the wound ostomy field of nursing with gaps in several aspects of nursing in the nursing home, skilled-nursing facilities, home healthcare, acute care, and even with nurses (including Advanced Practice Nursing). Skilled-facilities and home-healthcare have had to turn patients away due to lack of staffing.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 17, 2023

1 Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings, including 2 : Hospitals Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists Schools Home healthcare Nursing homes A psychology background is relevant for occupational therapy, as OTs work to improve patients’ physical and mental health.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 3, 2022

A home healthcare infusion nurse is concerned about one of her RN colleagues. This colleague documented that she infused a medication for a home care patient in contradiction to the directions on the infusion bag from the home infusion pharmacy. Carefully monitor a patient who is receiving infusion therapy.

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Celayix

MAY 10, 2023

Shift acknowledgments & confirmations Most employee scheduling software includes a mobile app that can be used to improve communication. Providing employees with the ability to communicate via the mobile app makes scheduling much easier. Businesses such as venues , hospitality , security , home healthcare , and more.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Rebuilding assumptions becomes possible as nursing faculty, the accommodations office, and SNWDs have open channels of communication and address concerns about implementing reasonable accommodations under the ADA. She has served on several organizational state and national committees.

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Celayix

JUNE 27, 2023

This feature not only saves time and effort for both employees and managers, but also helps to improve overall communication and collaboration within the team. For instance, a home healthcare operator that implemented Celayix saw a significant reduction in time spent on scheduling, freeing their managers for other crucial tasks.

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Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Staff training will ensure your staff is observant, can identify risks, and will promptly communicate problems to the patient’s physician. Another goal is setting your patients up for success after home health services end. You can bet your referral sources for home healthcare will be paying attention to these risk scores, too.

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Registered Nursing

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is often regarded as the backbone of the healthcare industry. CNAs provide essential care and support to patients in various healthcare settings, from hospitals to long-term care facilities and home healthcare.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 3, 2022

A home healthcare infusion nurse is concerned about one of her RN colleagues. This colleague documented that she infused a medication for a home care patient in contradiction to the directions on the infusion bag from the home infusion pharmacy. Carefully monitor a patient who is receiving infusion therapy.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MARCH 26, 2023

If you’re fascinated by language and communication, then speech-language pathology may be a natural fit. 16 OTs who work in home healthcare environments, for example, pull in a median salary of $98,700 annually. Additionally, each role requires compassion, an eye for detail and strong communication skills.

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American Nurse

MAY 8, 2023

Outcome measures may include the incidence of repeat hospitalizations, surgical mortality rates, or the ability of the patient to remain in the community after discharge from home healthcare. Frequently, providers report measures using standardized documentation required by CMS.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

AUGUST 9, 2023

They also need to communicate how the technology works to someone in a different space who may not be as comfortable with the tools as they are. Troubleshoot the connection during the session. Clear coaching skills: When a patient performs a movement, an in-person therapist can guide them by touch, adjusting their grip or stance.

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Post University

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Their scope of practice is limited to basic patient care, such as monitoring vital signs, cleaning and wrapping wounds, inserting catheters, bathing and dressing patients, and communicating updates about the treatment plan to patients and families. In addition, registered nurses could consider employment as home healthcare providers.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Choose Your Workplace Settings OTs have the flexibility to work in a variety of settings , including: Home healthcare Free clinics and community centers Offices Hospitals School systems Outpatient clinics Mental health facilities OTs can also work in teletherapy, which allows an OT to connect with clients using video conference software.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you have these skills, you may be best suited to work as an OTR: 17 Patience Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills Adaptability and creativity Compassion and empathy #5 Travel Positions as an OTR Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession with an established travel option.

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Consult QD

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Check out more Neuro Pathways episodes at clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Communication Transformational leaders use effective communication skills to build trust and establish a shared vision around a culture of safety where everyone understands their role in working to protect patients.

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