… a variety of strategies and support of all team members, there was no standard for fall prevention discharge education. With the support of a PT colleague and a PA colleague, I decided to develop video-based resources for patients in addition to in-person education to address this gap. I was able to pilot this quality improvement initiative with one patient in my setting and plan to act as a key stakeholder to inform the future development of …

… & Career Paths Area of Expertise Global Health Literacy & Language Pediatrics For 2017 graduate Sophie Bellenis, becoming an occupational therapist was a perfect … Sophie Bellenis didn’t have a concrete career direction in mind but knew one thing for sure – a trip to Tanzania sounded like a good idea.  Taking a leap of faith, she … growing up around children – babysitting, working at summer camps, and watching my mom teach – so going into occupational therapy was a perfect blend,” Bellenis …

… Occupational Therapy Practitioners Tell us about your Innovation Project. One of my professional passions and the focus of my innovation project is advancing the role … enhance knowledge and skill implementation to increase confidence and competence for OTs working in the Neurology ICU. I developed a neurology ICU training program … paired with structured mentorship increasing knowledge and improves confidence for therapists working in the neurology ICU. What do you think is special about the …

… Language and Communication Foster Connection for One SLP Student … Language and Communication Foster Connection for One SLP Student Topics Outcomes & Career Paths Area of Expertise Literacy & … discovered the school’s comprehensive approach to diversity. Given that only 8.5% of SLPs identify as racial minorities, this focus was critical.  “In all …

… her a few quiet hours to do some walking or yoga, catch up on chores, or prepare for her next class before the house is abuzz with hungry kids. Breakfast brings out … responsibilities. However, sometimes the din in the house has been so loud, their only recourse is to retreat to their car for a few minutes of quiet to make a phone … this time and better appreciating everyone watching a movie together or helping my daughter with her math. That’s been the silver lining.” -  Bev Ford …

… Innovation Project title?  Time to Sleep: An Occupational Therapy Sleep Program for People with Insomnia Tell us about your Innovation Project. During a literature … recovery time, pain levels, and quality of life. Additionally, there is a need for CBT-I providers and a high prevalence of untreated insomnia. These issues led me to build my innovation; a sleep program for adults with insomnia using CBT-I in an outpatient …