Course will be an overview of topics relevant for nursing working in subacute facilities.
Disclaimer: This online course is designed solely for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice or professional healthcare services. The responsibility for diagnosing and treating patients rests solely with the healthcare provider(s)/staff. Steady Strides Academy does not assume any liability for the application of the information provided in this course. You are encouraged to consult with appropriate medical professionals and regulatory bodies regarding the application of course content in clinical practice.
Physiatry in Subacute Facilities: General Introduction
Here we provide a general overview of salient key points of role of physiatry in subacute facilities.
Lessons
Introduction to the Steady Strides: Fall Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute Exploring Physiatry Physiatry in Subacute FacilitiesOverview of Common Medical Conditions in Associated with Fall Risk
Here we describe some of the common medical conditions associated with fall risk in older adults. Some of these topics will be a review for many medical professionals, but provided here for those who can benefit from the review. If you feel that you already know the material presented here, just click “Complete” on each course and take the brief quiz to move on to the next lesson.
Lessons
Differential Diagnosis Intro to Opiates Non-Opiate Pain Management Options Spasticity and Contractures Movement Disorders Stroke Vestibular Deficits Cerebellar Conditions Orthostatic Hypotension Altered Mental Status (AMS) Patient Positioning Incentive Spirometry Use Complications of Bedrest UTIs in Subacute Facilities Nutritional Considerations Special Patient Population: Hemodialysis Patients at SARs Special Patient Population: Spinal Cord Injury patient with Autonomic DysreflexiaRehab Interventions Practical Review
Here we describe some of the common rehabilitation management techniques. This module also contains basic rehabilitation terminology which are likely all to familiar to some of our rehab professionals. We provide it here for those who may benefit from basic overview of the terminology. If you feel that you already know the material presented here, just click “Complete” on each course and take the brief quiz to move on to the next lesson.
Lessons
Common Post-Op Terms and Precautions Common Terms Used in Therapy Notes Orthotics Basics Basics of Lower Extremity Amputee Terms Building Blocks of Physical Therapist's Note Components of an Occupational Therapist's Assessment Components of a Speech Therapist's Assessment Common Non-Stroke Visual Deficits and Their Rehab Visual Deficits After Stroke and Their Rehab Common Fall Risk Etiologies in Subacute Facilities Rhythm Based Activity Training Dual Tasking in Rehabilitation Barriers to Rehabilitation and Optimizing Length of StayMedical Quality Improvement
We provide basic training in medical quality and safety to help assist with quality improvement projects in your home organization(s).
Lessons
Communication Key Points HIPAA Review Proper Body Mechanics For Patient Care Quality Improvement Basic Toolset Fall Prevention Basics and Quality Improvement Basic Statistics for Medical Quality Improvement Process vs Outcome VariablesThanks for recommending it.
Please give us feedback on why not