Intro to SNF OT

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.

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.

• Intro

• Discussion

  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

• Closing

• 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

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Speaker interests: Trent Brown is employed by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services as an assistant office director developing and operating quality improvement programs, including in skilled nursing facilities. He speaks here in his personal capacity as a practicing occupational therapist, and his views are his own and do not represent those of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services or the State of Utah. He also provides continuing education courses independently.