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Description of Setting
Description of Setting
Occupational Therapy in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) help individuals regain their independence in a variety of daily activities, usually after illness, surgery, or functional decline. Practitioners provide personalized sessions, focusing on improving safety and quality of life. Residents may be discharged when medically appropriate or are often long term residents of the facility. OTPs will work alongside a number of other healthcare practitioners to ensure the best treatment plan for their patients.Â
Setting Structure
Setting Structure
Interprofessional Team Members
Physicians
Nurses
Physical Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Registered Dieticians
Activities Director
Structure
Typically 30-minute to 1-hour, 5-6 days per week, depending on the goals created during the initial evaluation
Common Diagnoses
Common Diagnoses
Orthopedic Conditions
Neurological Conditions
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions
Debilitation and Chronic Illness
Evaluation and Assessments
Evaluation and Assessments
AOTA Occupational Profile Template
Section GG Self-Care and Mobility
Modified Barthel Index
Katz Index of Independence in ADL
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Executive Function Performance Test
Motor-Free Visual Perception Test (MVPT)
Manual Muscle Testing
Range of Motion
Common Interventions
Common Interventions
Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental ADL Training: Retraining in daily self care and home maintenance tasks
Adaptive Equipment Training: Training with durable medical equipment
Energy Conservation and Work Simplification: Techniques to manage fatigue, often for chronic conditions
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Improving memory, executive functioning, and safety awareness
Vision and Balance Training: Exercises and practice to improve stability and visual recognition for tasks
Environmental Modifications: Identifying hazards in the room and adjusting the environment for better accessibility
Safety and Fall Prevention: Education ad training to prevent falls and recovery strategies
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Documentation
Billing and Reimbursement
Additional Resources
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