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Description of Setting
Description of Setting
Acute care is a level of health care in which a patient is treated for brief but severe episodes of illness or conditions that are the result of disease or trauma, or surgical intervention & recovery. Occupational therapy practitioners will work together with a multitude of other professions to promote early mobilization, develop goals, and determine safe discharge recommendations. OTP's may also educate patients and their families on the acute care process, medication management, precautions, adaptive equipment and modified participation in ADL tasks.
Setting Structure
Setting Structure
These presentations will help prepare students for what they can expect in Acute Care.
Interprofessional Team Members
Physical Therapists
Speech Language Pathologists
Social Workers
Case Managers
Pharmacists
Surgeons
Hospitalists
Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Structure
Typically 30-minute sessions daily during the length of stay, focusing on medical stabilization and safe discharge planning
Common Diagnoses
Common Diagnoses
Orthopedic Conditions
Neurological Conditions
Cardiopulmonary Conditions
Evaluation and Assessments
Evaluation and Assessments
Common Interventions
Common Interventions
General
Activities of Daily Living and Functional Mobility: Retraining in daily self care tasks to improve standing tolerance and functional mobility
Transfer Training: Instructing patients on safe transfers to prepare for discharge planning
Discharge Planning and Safety: Assessing patients ability to safely return home or recommending further rehabilitation placements
Patient/Family Education: Educating on precautions, routines, and energy conservation techniques
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Documentation
Billing and Reimbursement
Additional Resources
VAOTEC Acute Care Confidence Survey
A thorough reflection on your confidence in your knowledge and skills to practice in the acute care setting can both prepare you to advocate for your leaning needs and support your fieldwork educator’s ability to leverage your perceived strengths and address areas for growth.
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