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Digital Seminar

Home Modifications for Rehab Clinicians: Solutions for Geriatric Adults with Chronic Conditions, Disabilities, and Age-Related Functional Decline


Speaker:
Dawn Heiderscheidt, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM, CDCS
Duration:
6 Hours 49 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Apr 10, 2024
Product Code:
POS065429
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Aging in place is here to stay. Healthcare is rapidly shifting to a home & value-based model, so patients are being sent home with significantly higher levels of impairment and illness than ever before.

Therapists must be prepared to make home modification recommendations to prevent rehospitalizations and adverse eventsbeyond just the “bandaid” of a grab bar. But large-scale renovations can seem daunting and intimidating…

That’s why I put together this course – to be your GO-TO guide for understanding your role as a rehab clinician in home safety assessments and modifications. Learn how you can:

  • Integrate a comprehensive home safety assessment in a timely manner
  • Implement a simple step-by-step framework to oversee home modification projects from start to finish!
  • Fall proof a home in 4 easy steps
  • Customize recommendations for TBI, SCI, peripheral neuropathy and more!
  • Get paid! Understand implications for Medicare, waiver programs and cash-based pay!

This is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve! This rapidly growing market desperately needs more trained clinicians. You have a unique skill set that allows you to anticipate future needs and finally make long lasting independence a possibility! Expand your opportunities to work outside the traditional medical model with this sought-after skill set that will boost your referrals and add a cash-based revenue stream to your practice.

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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Earn up to 6.75 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

 

PESI, Inc.  is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 91263. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at .675  CEUs Intermediate, OT Service Delivery; Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Full attendance at this Distance Learning-Independent activity qualifies for 6.75 contact hours.

 


Occupational Therapists - Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.5​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).


Occupational Therapists - Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.5 self-study continuing education credits.

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Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

This course contains 6.75 hours of Distance Learning - Independent continuing education. It was not offered for AOTA CEUs. Please retain your certificate of completion. For state licensure or other credential renewal, contact those agencies for information about your reporting responsibilities and requirements.


Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.75 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 6.75 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.75 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 6.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.5 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.75 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 8.1 contact hours.


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.5 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 6.75 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 6.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 6.75 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 6.75 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.75 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.75 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


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This self-study activity qualifies for 6.75 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Dawn Heiderscheidt, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM, CDCS's Profile

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Dawn Heiderscheidt, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM, CDCS, is the owner and CEO of Aurora Independence — a company focused on home safety consulting and home modifications. While working in acute/subacute home-based rehabilitation settings, she consistently saw patients returning to her caseload due to falls and home safety concerns. This is what sparked her desire to serve people and help keep them safe at home. She holds her Executive Certification in Home Modifications, she is a Certified Aging in Place specialist and acts as Program Admin for Community Aging in Place—Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE). Beyond this she partners with local non-profits, Habitat for Humanity and local universities to help guide the next generation of Occupational Therapists in Home Modifications.

Before becoming an OT, she spent years as an educator in Philadelphia, PA. She continues to have a strong desire to educate and empower others through therapy sessions, speaking engagements, and instructing courses. She also partners with several start-ups, offering concierge services to Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Dawn has been a guest lecturer at Temple University and provides fall prevention workshops in her community.

Dawn is passionate about helping people live in their homes successfully and participate in the activities they love. She continues to seek new knowledge and build connections for home safety, home modifications, and aging in place.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dawn Heiderscheidt has employment relationships with the National Association of Home Builders and Next Level-Virtual Geriatric Summit. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dawn Heiderscheidt is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the National Board of Occupational Therapy, and the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association. She participates in a fund raiser with the MS Society.


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Objectives

  1. Determine the role of the clinician within a multidisciplinary team working on environmental modifications.
  2. Utilize a five-step process to perform a home safety evaluation to improve daily function.
  3. Determine three or more risks associated with increased falls that may impact considerations for the home modification process.
  4. Examine ADA considerations regarding home/ environmental modifications to improve participation in daily activities.
  5. Choose interventions based on budget and considerations for activities of daily living.
  6. Identify characteristics of three aging in place markets and their impact on function.

Outline

Foundations for Home Modifications and the Role of Rehab Clinicals

  • State of the market
  • Needs assessment
  • Role of therapists: PT/OT/SLP
  • Getting paid: How to bill for home safety assessment
    • Considerations for Medicare
    • Waiver programs
    • Cash based

Home Safety Evaluation: A Guide to Decision Making

  • PRAMPI Method
  • Pre-assessment
  • Risk
    • Internal: age, motivation, buy-in
    • External: thresholds, rise/run, lighting
  • Ability – modifiable conditions and factors
    • Medications
    • Environment: rental vs owning
    • Behaviors and performance patterns
  • Money
    • Assessing for every budget: low → high
    • Funding sources
  • Plan it out
    • Design collaboration
    • Beauty-marries-function
  • Implementation
    • Contractor and rehab role

Interventions: Specials Considerations for ADA vs. Home:

  • Bathroom & kitchen: counter height, clearance, appliances, kick plate, turning radius, thresholds, electric
  • Thresholds egress, entrance
  • Ramps: strength, rise vs run, caregiver strength, weight/width, mobility devices
  • Age tech options: Alexa, Dot, Ring, Monitoring Systems

Preparation & Design for Special Populations

  • Aging market – urgent and non-urgent/progressive
  • SCI
  • TBI
  • Neuropathy
  • Dementia
  • Fall risk

Before and After: Examples of Home Modifications

  • Universal design
  • Leveraging the community
  • Assisting the self-sufficient client

Taking Home Mods to the Next Level

  • Home Safety Certifications: HAST, CLIPPS, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, HMOTA
  • Home accessibility assessments
    • CCAP, I-HOPE, CASPR, HSST, COURGAR, Heap, Westmead, SAFER-home-3

Trending Topics

  • Fall monitoring systems
  • Auxiliary housing units
  • Grab bar technology
  • Rising toilet seats
  • AGE tech

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants

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