Evaluation Of Mercy Rehabilitation, Tiffin Ohio

Patients have needs unrelated to their illness or injury. Having spent my entire career in pediatrics, often my focus is on developmental needs and what activities can be provided that support normal development. Some needs, however, seem to be universal. The need for play, learning, and social contact are not restricted to children. Meeting the emotional and psychosocial needs of the patient without compromising the physical needs demanded by the illness or injury is occasionally a delicate balancing act, and is where the art of nursing meets the science of nursing. By collaborating with our patients and families and respecting their values, a plan can be reached that both supports their needs and involves them in their own care.

Communication is a crucial skill for every Child Life Specialist to possess as a professional. Each day the Child Life Specialist must communicate with not only the parents, but also the child and his or her siblings. However, the specialist cannot converse with children in the same manner they do with adults. Children require alternate means of communication because they are not always fully able to convey their thoughts and emotions with words alone. As a result, the Child Life Specialist may utilize therapeutic

The occupational therapy profession shares many objectives across the communities, clients, and families they serve. Some of these aims include: “Developing the field of occupational therapy and enhance the professions capabilities to meet the needs of the entire population, providing evidence on the efficacy of occupational therapy. This includes working with organizations and local communities, incorporating education, research, and practices as a complete whole. In addition, developing a team of professionals that innovates and adapts to the developing health needs of the population” (AOTA, 2013). This includes advocacy efforts with policymakers to ensure continued funding to provide care to individuals (AOTA, 2013). Occupational therapy is a distinctive profession that helps

Life can change in a split second when an unanticipated injury or disease hinders someone’s normal daily life. Modern medicine, physicians and families can only do so much but physical therapy can help recoup the life many of us take for granted. It often isn’t until we lose something that we as humans realize what we had such as the value of our body’s ability to take us through each day. A physical therapist is the person who stays with a patient for the duration of the rehabilitation process. A physical therapist leads the patient through the process of regaining physical strength and helps the patient regain control of their future. Much like many careers that involve interaction with individuals, physical therapy reaches beyond

When she sees a patient for the first time she talks to them about the doctor’s report and asks specific questions about their injury or experiences leading up to the need for physical therapy. Megan explained how important it is to make the patient feel comfortable and keep a positive attitude towards the patient’s recovery. These consultations were the most interesting to sit in on because it allowed me to observe the therapist’s ability to take the patient’s information and create a diagnosis and treatment plan for the injury or pain described. Megan may have multiple patients at a time so she stressed the importance of keeping up with each patient and why the physical therapy techs are so helpful. Scheduling is another job of the therapists that is important in keeping the clinic running smoothly. There is also paperwork that has to be filled out for every patient after every visit about their

I could see myself working in a hospital or in a clinic. But I could also see myself working at a school. So my goal is to take every opportunity and experience the most out of my career as a speech pathologist. Recently I have become infatuated with TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas and what they did with Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. I have read many articles on the events that took place during her rehabilitation and it has inspired me greatly. One day, I would like to work at one of the TIRR Memorial Hermann outpatient rehabilitation centers. A distant relative of mine had a stroke several years ago also and went to TIRR for rehabilitation therapy. His recovery was tremendous and I know there are several other stories like his and Gabrielle Giffords’s. If I could be a part of the great work they are doing, I would be exposed to a population that is diverse with a wide range of communication

Communicating With Children, Adolescents and More Than One Patient at A Time. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.skillscascade.com

Furthermore, a multidisciplinary team meeting will be presented to identify the impact of different health care professionals such as a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist and a nurse have on a patient with complex need and how the patient receives the care needed due to the collaborative practice. In addition, a comparison between physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing practice will be outlined

Children afflicted with illnesses or diseases that require treatment including multiple sclerosis, sports injuries, birth defects such as spina bifida, head injuries and developmental delays. Infants and toddlers can also be afflicted with swallowing or speech delays, which a speech therapist specialized in pediatrics, would be available for treatment. On the other end of the spectrum, patients in the latter years of their life can begin to have issues with their balance and muscle strength. Elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease benefit from all discipline programs such as the Big and Loud program which teaches them how to regain control over their movements improve muscle control and increase their balance.

North Central Ohio Rehabilitation Center initially was an addition for the JDC next door. However, the State of Ohio started the RECLAIM act as a response to juvenile court and Department of Youth correctional overcrowding (Ohio Department of Youth Services). RECLAIM stands for reasonable and equitable community and local alternatives to the incarceration of minors. This act was implemented in January of 1995 and there are currently only 12 community facilities in the state of Ohio. NCORC opened its door as a community facility because of this act in 1996 (Wrentmore, 2015). Initially, NCORC housed boys and girls in the facility. However, later on it was decided boys would be much easier to house. The mission statement at NCORC is to make a positive and instrumental difference in the lives of youth by providing rehabilitative treatment to meet their individual and collective needs to become productive law abiding citizens (North Central Rehabilation Center). It has not changed at all it the last five years. The facility very much follows this statement even when the boys are less than willing to try and make positive changes.

The individuals who utilize UPMC Mercy’s medical detoxification treatment represent a population of diverse educational attainment with chronic addiction and comorbid disorders. However, most of the patients’ socioeconomic status falls between the middle class or lower class. The age of participants ranged from 24 to 65 years. The bulk of admitted patients receives behavioral health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act health care marketplace or the private health care system.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Irene Rademeyer, LPT of 1945 Barcelona Drive. Dunedin, Fl. 34698. In talking with Ms. Rademeyer, I learned that she obtained her Physical Therapist license 43 years ago in 1972 (I. Rademeyer, personal communication, June 22, 2015). Ms. Rademeyer developed an interest in this profession from the influence of her mother who was a nurse. Although she did not want to follow directly in her mother’s footsteps, she had a desire to help others in a medical capacity and the independence physical therapists have in managing the care of their patients appealed to her (Rademeyer, 2015). Ms. Rademeyer expressed that she had a desire to be able to change the lives of people by helping them to regain functionality and

Carole Lauren is a 44 year old mother of two, a wife, and a school teacher by profession. Her story began 21 months ago when she had a cerebrovascular accident that left her hemiplegic. Almost two years passed since the event. Carole regained most of the lost function in her left leg, ankle, and foot. However, she still has limited function in her left arm and hand. She also has difficulty organizing her thoughts and read her message from a paper. Her story is about a journey through the health care system.

Bob and Nancy Cook moved to Bellevue in 1980 from Sidney, Iowa. Bob was a school principal and his wife Nancy was an English teacher. But all that changed in 1988 when Bob took a leap of faith and left the public education sector to start a new program in Omaha called Quality Living, Inc. Several families in the Omaha area were dealing with the issues of how to care for a child with a traumatic brain injury and were looking for an alternative to the traditional nursing home. They heard about a facility in northwest Iowa called Village West and decided to visit. Upon their return they set out to create a similar environment here in Omaha. Today, Quality Living is a one of the nation’s premier post-hospital centers for brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation by embracing the concept that great rehabilitation is more than just the science of physical recovery – it is the art of rebuilding a life

To start off this journey, you need a little background. Life didn’t make much sense when I was a kid. There was lots of abuse and not so much fun. This all led to a place called Mercy Ministries and that is where this journey begins.