WEBINAR
Physical Therapy Considerations of COVID-19 in the Post-Acute Setting
Recorded on April 18, 2020
(2 Hr Duration)
About the Webinar:
In collaboration with HPA The Catalyst, the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section, and the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy, the Home Health Section brings you, “Physical Therapy Considerations of COVID-19 in the Post-Acute Setting.” During this webinar, presenters will discuss considerations of COVID-19 for the PT/PTA in the post-acute setting, whether patient referral is following hospitalization or through the community. While best practice is yet to be determined with this patient population, the focus of the webinar will be application of the most recent World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for therapists working in skilled nursing and home health.
We'll Discuss:
- Brief overview of the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and resultant signs and symptoms.
- Telephone screening of patients and others in the household regarding signs/symptoms of COVID-19 and when telehealth may be appropriate.
- Therapist self-monitoring.
- Scheduling and personnel teams for treating patients with COVID-19.
- Infection control once in the home, including personal protective equipment and equipment management.
- Intervention monitoring and options in the home for oxygen desaturation and alternative oxygen delivery devices.
- Recognizing and managing post COVID-19 weaknesses and impaired endurance that may be presented.
- Panel discussion to include home health administrator and home health therapist.
(You’ll be prompted to enter your name and email and then the recording will start.)
*Recording Technical Issue:
As you’ll notice in the webinar recording linked above, the slides did not populate during the first speaker’s presentation. Please download the slide presentation below to follow along with the audio.
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Certificate of Attendance
We do NOT apply for CEU approval for webinars, however your state licensure may allow credits for this education activity. We do provide a certificate of attendance, which can be downloaded below. You will need to contact the agency or organization in your state, which handles your professional licensure, in order to determine whether credit is available for webinars, and without applications for approval. There is no survey to be completed for this webinar.
Presented By:
Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
Certified in Advanced Competency in Home Health
Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
Kenneth L Miller, PT, DPT, MA
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Advanced Credentialed Exercise Expert for Aging Adults
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX
Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS
Vice President, APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section
Clinical Associate Professor, D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY
Mount St Mary’s Hospital, Lewiston, NY
Morgan Johanson PT, MSPT, CCS
President, Good Heart Education
Adjunct Faculty, University of Toledo
Physical Therapist, Grand Traverse Skilled Nursing Facility
Talia Pollok PT, DPT, CCS
Education Chair, APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section
Acute/Critical Care Physical Therapist
Panelists:
Chris Chimenti, MSPT
Senior Director of Clinical Innovation at HCR Home Care
Vice President of the Home Health Section of APTA
Rachel Botkin, PT, MPT
Advanced Competency in Home Health
Owner, Botkin Rehab Services
Adjunct Faculty, Clark State Community College
Home Health Practice Committee Member
