Consult with an occupational therapist or physiotherapist to determine the safest alternatives for bathroom accessibility and/or mobility. Safe toileting practices If the care recipient has difficulty sitting down or standing up from the toilet they may benefit from an assistive toilet device. To raise...
Therapist self-efficacy in delivering evidence-based practices (EBPs) is associated with implementation outcomes, including adoption and sustainment in community mental health settings. Inner context organizational climate, including psychological safety, can proximally shape therapist learning experiences within...
Here we give some tips on how to inspect the electrical panel, including the risks of relying on test instruments (resistance drops do not equal bad connections). See details at SAFETY for ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS Also see HOW TO TURN OFF ELECTRICITY in a building that has been wet or flooded...
When an individual uses a wheelchair on a daily basis as their main mobility device, it is important that they work with a health care professional such as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who has experience completing seating and mobility assessments., such as an Occupational Therapist ...
The evening shift nurse is just down the hall making rounds and responds immediately, as does the occupational therapist, who is helping a patient in the next room to use eating aids as part of his stroke rehabilitation process. Jack angrily grasps the therapist’s shoulders and pushes her ...
“Thorough and detailed. Presenter is very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Great examples. Saw the designation on profiles of several peers and investigated it personally.”–Jennifer Douds, Occupational Therapist “The certification was a referral from my supervisor. Great course! Highly recommen...
Staying calm and following these quick tips might diffuse a violent situation from deteriorating into a worse one. Let us finish our safety and hazards discussion by looking at a case study of the hazards experienced by home health workers. ...
Grab Bar Installation Tips and Tricks Drilling Through Glass and Tile: Tips and Tricks for Success Drilling through glass and tile can be challenging due to the hardness and fragility of these materials. Glass is a brittle material that can crack or shatter easily if not drilled properly. Tile...
These tips, alongside certain common sense actions like flushing with the lid down, should help you get through the trouble of workplace bathroom disease mania. Avoid stepping on wet floor Sometimes you might be in a rush to use the bathroom. You run to the bathroom door and open it, only...
Work Station Setup Head and neck in upright position, slightly bent. Shoulders down, relaxed, and even. Upper arms close to body with elbows bent slightly forward. Forearms parallel to the floor. Wrists and hands in a straight line from the third finger to the elbow. Feet resting flat, th...