Discharge Planning Part 3: Understanding OTs Distinct Value
Presented by Helene Smith-Gabai and Suzanne Holm
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Financial: Suzanne Holm receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. She also receives Royalties from her AOTA Press published book.
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Meet your instructors
Helene Smith-Gabai
Helene Smith-Gabai is currently working as an assistant professor in a master’s level occupational therapy program at Brenau University. She earned her OTD in 2004 and her Ph.D. in 2016 at Nova Southeastern University. Her dissertation study was on the discharge planning practices of occupational therapists who practice in…
Suzanne Holm
Suzanne E. Holm, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR is a licensed occupational therapist, board certified in Physical Rehabilitation, and educator with more than twenty-five years of clinical experience in adult rehabilitation and acute care settings. She is the Occupational Therapy Academic Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor at Regis…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Occupational Therapy and Regulatory Requirements for Acute Care
Chapter one explores factors related to effective discharge planning, regulatory requirements, and OTs' role in discharge planning. The HOME occupational therapy discharge planning protocol is also reviewed.
2. Occupational Therapy’s Contributions to Interprofessional Collaboration
Chapter two discusses the partnerships, consultation, and communication as part of the interprofessional approach required for effective discharge planning in the acute care setting. Specifics of how OT can guide the patient and family through an elaborate plan are discussed.
3. Client-Centeredness and Ethics for Occupational Therapy in Acute Care
This chapter provides an overview of issues related to client-centered care within the acute care setting. A case study of a client admitted with a mild stroke highlights the importance of patient involvement in his/her plan of care. This chapter also discusses the ethical dilemmas that can arise when stakeholders have differing viewpoints as well as the impact of internal and external factors on discharge planning.
More courses in this series
Discharge Planning Part 1: Introduction to OT in Acute Care
Suzanne Holm and Helene Smith-Gabai
Discharge Planning Part 2: Evaluation & Readmission Reduction
Suzanne Holm and Helene Smith-Gabai
Discharge Planning Part 3: Understanding OTs Distinct Value
Suzanne Holm and Helene Smith-Gabai