A simple guide to navigating occupational therapy in acute care

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Top 8 Things to Review Before Evaluating or Treating a Patient
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Total Hip Arthroplasty: Common Questions for Occupational Therapy
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How to Explain the Role of OT to a Patient and Caregiver
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Medical Abbreviations to Know
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What Exactly Should I Tell The Nurse Following an Evaluation?
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Safety Considerations for Patients with Blood Disorders
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Documentation Cheat Sheet for an Occupational Therapy Evaluation
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Top 5 Exercises for Patients on Bed Rest in the Hospital
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What to Wear, What to Bring & What to Expect on Interview Day
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Interview Prep for an Acute Care Occupational Therapy Job
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What to Expect Your First Month as a New Hire in Acute Care
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Acute Care Fieldwork Prep: What to Expect for an 8–12 Week Rotation
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Lines, Tubes, and Drains in Acute Care: What Occupational Therapists Need to Know
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ICU Safety Considerations
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When to Hold Therapy
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Cognitive & Vision Interventions
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Assessing ADLs During an OT Evaluation: Typical Sequence
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Priority Check-List: OT Evaluation in Acute Care
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OT’s Role in Acute Joint Replacements (Shoulder, hip, and knee)
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Understanding Interdisciplinary Team Roles in the Acute Care Setting
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Productivity & Workflow
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Typical Role of OT on Med-Surg, ICU, Ortho, & Neuro
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How to Document an Evaluation
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Understanding Hemoglobin Levels in the Acute Care Setting: Implications for Therapy
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The Clock Drawing Test: A Quick Cognitive Assessment
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Occupational Therapy Approaches to Proprioception Testing in Acute Care
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Evaluating Stroke in the Acute Care Setting
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An Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Acute Care Setting

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