Intro to SNF OT

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Course Description

Hot take: I loved working in a Skilled Nursing Facility. 

Skilled nursing facilities are one of the highest paid settings for occupational therapy professionals. And about one-fifth of us work in one. 

But, work in one can have a bad rap. 

In this live webinar and podcast course, intro to SNF OT, we’ll walk through the common challenges, and immense opportunities of working in a SNF. We’ll cover the specific things you need to know, from payment models to common assessments. 

And, we’ll paint a picture of how you as an OT can really be a driver of culture and care in this unique and important setting.

We’ll be joined by Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, ATP, CGCP, CFPS, BCG, a practicing occupational therapist, who is also a part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as an assistant office director with a focus on developing and operating quality improvement programs, particularly in SNFs.

Learning Objectives

1. You will identify occupation-based assessments for practitioners new to SNF OT.

2. You will be able to identify common occupation-based treatments in the SNF setting.

Agenda

Intro (5 minutes)

Discussion (40 minutes)

1. How did you become passionate about educating about SNF OT? 
2. What’s the fundamental mindset shift you have to make to go from outpatient to SNF OT. 
3. How would you recommend something to spend the weeks leading up to a new SNF job (if they have never worked SNF OT.) 
4. Can you walk me through the payment models that drive care in SNF?  
5. What assessments are your go-tos? 
6. What treatment sessions do you most enjoy?
7. How do you maximize your use of the environment in this unique setting? 
8. How do you set yourself up for success in a high productivity setting? 
9. How do we make space on our schedule for high impact collaborations, like family meetings and staff training? 
10. What are hot topics that have been on your mind related to SNF OT. 

Live Q&A (10 min)

Closing (5 min)

Supporting Research and Journal Articles

• Rehabilitation Intensity and Patient Outcomes in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the United States: A Systematic Review
• Reducing Hospital Readmissions of Older Adults Pursuing Postacute Care at Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Scoping Review
• Occupation-Based Interventions to Improve Occupational Performance Among Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review

Target Audience/Educational Level

Our target audience is occupational therapy practitioners who are looking to learn about SNF and OT.  The educational level is introductory.

Financial and Non-financial Disclosures

It is the policy of OT Potential to disclose any financial and non-financial interest the provider or instructor may have in a product or service mentioned during an activity. This is to ensure that the audience is made aware of any bias of the speaker.

We here at OT Potential have no financial stake in this topic.

Speakers

Trent Brown MOT, OTR/L, ATP, CFPS, CGCP, BCG

Trent Brown is a practicing occupational therapist and a holder of a board certification in gerontology (BCG) from the AOTA. Trent also holds a certification as an assistive technology professional (ATP) from RESNA and advanced certifications as a fall prevention specialist and geriatric care professional from Evergreen National Certifications. He completed his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Utah with a thesis on joint arthroplasty. He is employed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as an assistant office director with a focus on developing and operating quality improvement programs. Trent has worked closely with his state association in establishing state law including co-authoring SB 131 and HB 188 to advance OT practice in Utah.

He has over 20 years of clinical experience in skilled nursing, transitional care, acute, inpatient rehab, and home health settings. He has provided continuing education courses for tens of thousands of clinicians throughout the country in conferences, private clinics, and specialty conferences. Trent is a tenured clinician and lecturer on a myriad of topics including joint arthroplasty, core stability, documentation, aging, functional mobility and gait, ethics, postural alignment, and fall reduction. Trent is also a peer reviewer for the journal “Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation” and a guest reviewer for the “American Journal of Occupational Therapy”.

Sarah Lyon, OTR/L

Sarah’s passion is helping fellow OT practitioners translate evidence into daily practice. Sarah earned her BA in religion from St. Olaf College, then earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from New York University in 2011.

Since then, she’s worked in numerous facilities, including a critical access hospital, an acute trauma hospital, and a state inpatient psychiatric hospital. Sarah is the founder/owner of OT Potential. Read more about OT Potential here.

This course was designed to meet your continuing education requirements

We designed the courses in the Club to meet the requirements for “online” and “independent/self-study” courses. To verify the requirements from your specific state (within the US), check out our post, OT Continuing Education Requirements. If you are outside of the United States and have questions, please contact us.

We are proud to be an AOTA Approved Provider and to meet the requirements for your NBCOT renewal.

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