Don’t Be Afraid: Safe and Effective Intervention for the Medically Complex Home Health Patient
Course: #4985Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 1398 Reviews
Patients being seen in home health are more often presenting with acute medical complexities, and the therapist needs to have a clear understanding of pathology progressions, medications, and the impact on rehab of multiple medical conditions. This session will review key indicators of multiple medical conditions, cover the patient who presents with multiple complexities, and train the therapist to develop effective and safe interventions for these patients.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; MD/0.2; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify appropriate vital signs and responses to activity.
- After this course, participants will be able to examine safe and effective monitoring, intervention, and termination points for treatment sessions with medically complex patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe intervention progressions to increase the challenge for the complex patient based on common patient case scenarios from home health.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe key factors of common medical conditions seen in home health.
Course created on August 2, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction, review of learning outcomes, and background on the topic |
| 5-10 Minutes | Review of normal vitals and appropriate responses to activity |
| 10-25 Minutes | Common medical conditions and their implications |
| 25-35 Minutes | Discussion of common medications used by these patients |
| 35-55 Minutes | Exercise prescription and interventions for the complex home health patient |
| 55-115 Minutes | Case study application t/o the presentation |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Pamela Bartlo
PT, DPT, CCS
Pam received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Daemen College and then her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from D’Youville College. Pam has been a Board-Certified Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT since 2005. Her clinical experience focuses on cardiovascular and pulmonary care but has also included experience in the rehab of adults with neurologic system impairments. Since 2004, Pam has been a full-time faculty, most recently joining Daemen University in Buffalo, NY, with primary teaching responsibilities in cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, research seminars, and clinical fieldwork. Her research has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. National presentations include presentations at numerous APTA’s CSM conferences, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and the national conference for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). Pam is also the Vice President of the APTA’s Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy.
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Michael Seils
PT, DPT, Ed.D, GCS
Michael earned his Bachelor of Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Nazareth College in 2011 and 2013, respectively. He began his career in acute rehabilitation and transitioned into home health care. He has over seven years of home health care experience as a staff therapist, preceptor, and supervisor. He was named HCR Home Care’s Therapist of the Year in 2015. He was recognized as Rochester Regional Home Care’s supervisor and leader of the year in 2018 and 2019. His areas of expertise and certifications include Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS), a Certificate of Advanced Competency in Home Health, and the National Stroke Association Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS). Michael obtained his Ed.D. in Executive Leadership at St. John Fisher College and MBA from Daemen University. His dissertation focused on interprofessional collaboration between registered nurses and physical therapists in a home health care setting. He currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University at Buffalo Physical Therapy Department. His current research focuses on home health care, leadership, and student engagement in the classroom utilizing technology.
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