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Patients
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100
Who might staff the OT department at a nursing home?
Department Director, OTR, COTA, skilled nurses
100
Who are typical patients receiving OT in nursing homes?
the elderly, stroke victims, surgical recovery patients, regular and returning patients
100
if a patient is unable to reach their prior level of functioning and are still scheduled to discharge from the rehab facility, what would the goals be for the remaining days of their therapy stay?
Goals would incorporate family members and caregivers i rehab training and educate them on how much assistance they will need to provide
100
What device is used to measure ones hand grip strength and blood pressure?
sphygmomanometer
100
On average how much does occupational therapy treatment cost?
about 75 dollars per half hour
200
Who oversees the entire OT department?
The Department Director
200
What is the overall goal for the patients receiving occupational therapy?
to gain functionality and ADLs
200
What interventions are most commonly provided?
Family meetings before, during and after treatment
200
What is used to measure ones cognitive function?
The Alan cognitive scale
200
On average what percentage do insurance companies contribute to OT treatment costs?
Medicare 8% Medicaid 68% (Self Pay 23%)
300
How many Occupational Therapists does it take to change a light bulb?
None. We’d teach the light bulb to change itself.
300
What is the average age of residents who are admitted to nursing homes for either short term or long term stays?
roughly age 65
300
Name two types of Care Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) provide.
Short-term rehabilitation provided to individuals with joint replacements, stroke, heart conditions etc Long -term rehabilitation is also provided for permanent residents of the facility who have chronic or progressive illnesses or diagnoses such as dementia.
300
What are two pieces of equipment most commonly used in occupational therapy?
tilt tables, ramps and rails
300
Name two reasons patients have unplanned discharges.
1) they receive their last covered day from insurance 2) hospitalization
400
What are the average hours of business for OTs in nursing homes?
Nursing homes typically hire OTs for full-time work, but some work on a contractual basis
400
name at least five services patients receive in a skilled nursing facility.
dietary services, 24-hour-per-day nursing care, pharmacy services, diagnostic services, general household medicine cabinet supplies, fresh bed linen changed often, activities program and optometrist services (to name a few)
400
What are the four main requirements every skilled nursing home must meet
1)provide 24-hour service 2)develop treatment plans for each patient from a physician’s order 3)maintain clinical records on all patients 4)meet conditions to assure patients’ health and safety.
400
name at least three pieces of equipment used in nursing homes.
* Wheelchairs * Walkers * Raised toilet seats * Bath seats * Reachers * Dressing sticks * Sock aids * Long shoe horns
400
Name several ways that people pay for rehab in a skilled nursing facility.
medicare, managed care,HMD's, private insurance, private pay, medicare A and B
500
What type of nurses and therapists work in nursing homes?
registered nurses (RNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), speech therapists and recreational therapists
500
What happens when a patient refuses to do therapy too many times?
Insurance will no longer cover treatment costs
500
Name some of the long term treatments an OT would provide in a skilled nursing facility.
1) ADLs such as eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting 2) Educating residents about adaptive equipment 3) Teaching functional mobility 4) Enhancing quality of life and dignity by providing opportunities for engagement in meaningful activities despite client limitations.
500
What percentage of nursing home residents use wheelchairs?
64 percent of nursing home residents nationwide used wheelchairs as a primary source of locomotion
500
What is covered by the popular medicare plan A?
nursing care bed and board physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy medical social services drugs, supplies, appliances, and equipment for use in the facility