Seminar Details
Delving into Best Practice; A Case & Evidence-Based Approach
This seminar will present and discuss strategies for the integration of best-practice procedures, evidence based practice, documentation, ethics and quality assurance techniques for the provision of powered mobility and power seat functions. The presentation will include video and photography of Rhonda Clark throughout the wheelchair assessment process.
Learning Objectives
Through the use of case-based and evidence based learning, upon completion of this workshop, participants will identify:
- Elements of the durable medical equipment and service delivery process
- Stages of the wheelchair assessment process
- Concepts of seating and positioning as related to posture and functional mobility
- Current evidence for the documentation and justification of seat functions including seat elevation, tilt/recline, elevating leg-rests, and standing
- Strategies to promote the field of Assistive Technology & Mobility Assistive Equipment through effective documentation and outcome measures
- Advocacy and ethics in today’s service delivery process
Schedule
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Topic |
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7:30 - 8:00 |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
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8:00 |
Introductions |
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8:15- 9:00 |
State of the Industry |
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9:00 - 9:45
9:45 - 10:-00 |
Evidence Based Practice and Outcome Measures
Break |
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10:00 – 10:45 |
Meet Rhonda |
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10:45 - 11:30 |
Initial Interview and Assessment |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Break Out Session for Product Demos |
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12:00 - 12:45 |
Lunch (Provided) |
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12:45 - 1:45 |
Equipment Trials & Home Assessment |
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1:45 - 2:15 |
Break Out Session for Product Demos |
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2:15 - 2:30 |
Break with Refreshments |
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2:30 - 3:15 |
Documenting the Need |
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3:15 - 3:45
3:45 - 4:30 |
Fitting, Delivery & Outcome
Client Centered Practice & Empowerment |
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Upon completion of this FULL Day course, you will be asked to complete an evaluation form and return to Permobil representative. Certificates for CEU's will be mailed directly to the address you provide on the evaluation form within 4 weeks. Note: We will apply for .7 CEU's or 7 contact hours through the University of Pittsburgh.
Note: The University of Pittsburgh is certifying the educational contact hours of this program and by doing so is in no way endorsing any specific content, company, or product. The information presented in this program may represent only a sample of appropriate interventions. ). Each person should claim only those hours of credit that he or she actually spent in the educational activity.