MarieApr 4, 20202 minPreserve me from my Occupational Therapist, GodPreserve me from the occupational therapist, God. She means well, but I’m too busy to make baskets. I want to relive a day in July when S...
MarieApr 4, 20202 min3 Sternal Precautions You’ve Never Even Heard ofQuick Disclaimer and then on to the good stuff:As always, surgeon’s protocol should be the gospel. They have the ability to look at the c...
MarieApr 4, 20202 minDear Marie: I walked into my patient’s room and the family member was writing down everything in a nYou should not be alarmed BUT you should be informed. As Occupational Therapists it is our job to encourage family members to be advocate...
MarieApr 4, 20205 minGuest Blogger: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)Guest Blogger Stephanie Hall, M.S., OTR/L, ITFS: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) I have been an occupational therapist for 10 years. It’...
MarieApr 4, 20204 minFlashcard Series: Functional Outcome Measures - ToolboxYou can find the flashcards in their original form on my INSTAGRAM. I will place additional information each week pertaining to our Flash...
MarieApr 26, 20198 minPoint of Service Documentation for the Occupational TherapistThis article will present two sides and SPOILER – no solid conclusion! Don’t worry, it’s very informative and worth the read! Point of Se...
MarieFeb 1, 20181 minHow to Obtain a National Provider Identification (NPI) NumberThe federal government and many private health care organizations track health care providers using an NPI number. The number is “informa...
MarieJan 5, 20183 minAre you convincing your patients that your services are worth it?In the world of $50 copays, Medicare and Medicaid uncertainty, and busy schedules, as OT we need to show our patients the value of skille...
MarieJan 5, 20181 minHelp! Which activities can cause shoulder impingement syndrome?Shoulder subacromial impingement syndrome is a common syndrome seen in adults. It occurs as a result of repetitive compression or imping...
MarieJan 5, 20182 min9 Handy Tips to Organize Your IPhoneTechnology is only as valuable as the one using it. Keeping up with the latest technology can help you daily by helping you organize, pla...
