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Impaired function and mobility can increase a person’s risk for skin breakdown. Conversely, improved function and mobility may improve overall quality of life for clients who are at risk for developing wounds. Research demonstrates that clients prefer continued engagement in meaningful and purposeful activities. This course explores the importance of functional interventions and client advocacy at all levels of impairment to prevent skin breakdown for those who are at...

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Providing excellent wound care services depends on documentation that clearly illustrates assessment and medical necessity, skilled interventions performed, and outcomes achieved. Complete and thorough wound care documentation is the critical foundation for successful reimbursement of services. If this is achieved, the client, the clinician, and the regulatory agency all benefit. When it comes to regulatory audits and denials of reimbursement, being proactive is the key. Thus, this course addresses...

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In this course, the clinical presentation of lymphedema as well as the management and treatment of upper/lower extremity and head/neck lymphedema. The participant will learn techniques to identify patients at risk for developing edema and lymphedema. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, why/when to refer the client to other healthcare professionals, and what to communicate to the rest of the multidisciplinary...

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Following the pandemic period of COVID-19, interprofessional practitioners are now treating even greater numbers of clients with the post-acute effects of compromised lung function and multiple other adverse effects to organs and systems. As a result, healthcare professionals must be prepared to provide effective treatment interventions for their clients with respiratory and other subsequent deficits. Consequently, our clients and patients may...

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Compassion fatigue is the distress resulting from the continual demands of caring for others and witnessing pain and trauma. Healthcare providers often experience the effects of the constant strain of meeting the vast needs of patients and their families, resulting in compassion fatigue. This seminar will describe the stages, causes, symptoms, and consequences of compassion fatigue. It will also introduce strategies for assessing levels of stress and implementing strategies to...

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Providing excellent client centered services depends on documentation that clearly illustrates the medical necessity of the client.  Complete and thorough documentation is the foundation for successful reimbursement of therapy services. If this is achieved, the client, the clinician, and payer will all benefit. This session will address key specific requirements for documentation including screens; evaluation/plan of care; reason for referral; prior level of function; goals; progress reporting and discharge...

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This session will examine the foundations of wound care education for staff in therapy settings. Using multiple examples, this course will examine key elements (role of multidisciplinary team, documentation and reimbursement, prevention, wound assessment, and wound treatment) of effective education and introduce strategies for making wound care learning engaging and fun to support delivered wound care services.   

Course Description:

In this course, the clinical presentation of lymphedema as well as the management and treatment of upper/lower extremity and head/neck lymphedema. The participant will learn techniques to identify patients at risk for developing edema and lymphedema. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, why/when to refer the client to other healthcare professionals, and what to communicate to the rest of the multidisciplinary...