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Cultural Competence Defined

Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PT, PhD, DPT, MSc, GCS, Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA

August 31, 2016

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What is cultural competence and how is it defined in regards to home care PT?  

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Cultural Competence is: 
Recognize individual and cultural differences and adapts accordingly in the home health environment
•Displays sensitivity to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, health status, educational level
•Is aware of and suspends own social and cultural biases
•Understanding and applying principles of cultural competence
•Provides care in a non-judgmental manner when the patient’s culture conflicts with the providers belief system
•Demonstrates respect for patient’s privacy
•Values the dignity of the patient
•Respects individual differences within cultures
 


olaide oluwole sangoseni

Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PT, PhD, DPT, MSc, GCS

Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni PT, PhD, DPT, MSc, GCS is an assistant professor of physical therapy at Maryville University of St. Louis. She teaches professional issues and practice management courses in addition to core exercise science courses. She is a co-owner of a multispecialty clinical practice in the St Louis area. She has been a physical therapist for 25 years holding various clinical and management positions in various practice settings, including part-time home health for the last 20 years. Dr. Sangoseni is a regular presenter at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association and other national and international conferences on manual therapy, geriatrics, and evidence-based practice. She is an APTA credentialed clinical instructor. Her areas of interest include advocacy, manual therapy, evidence-based practice and research with a special focus on active aging issues.


kenneth l miller

Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA

Dr. Kenneth L. Miller is a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist, advanced credentialed exercise expert for aging adults, and credentialed clinical instructor from the APTA. He has over 26 years of clinical experience with the older adult population.  Dr. Miller is an assistant professor at the University of North Texas Science Center with dual appointments in the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Professions and in the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

His clinical focus is on best practices for use with the older adult population.  He has spoken nationally and internationally on topics of gerontology including primary prevention, fragility, outcome measures, and pharmacology. 

He serves on editorial boards related to geriatric care and physical therapy education including Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation where he was guest editor for a thematic issue dedicated to pharmacology and nutrition.  He also serves the physical therapy profession as director of practice for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy and on several Academy Task Forces.  Most recently, he has helped to develop the best practice guidelines for the Academy that describe best practices for the care of older adults.  Dr. Miller is also a co-editor of the Ciccone's Pharmacology in Rehabilitation 5th edition textbook update.  

 


Related Courses

Updated Strategies for Designing Exercise Therapy for the Older Adult Home Health Patient
Presented by Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PT, PhD, DPT, MSc, GCS
Recorded Webinar

Presenter

Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PT, PhD, DPT, MSc, GCS
Course: #4135Level: Introductory2 Hours
  'Presenter clearly explained concepts and was engaging'   Read Reviews
Evidence-informed patient-centered care requires that home health physical therapists set achievable goals by avoiding the underdosing of exercise intensity for older adults. Patient-specific approaches to exercise prescriptions are cost-effective in reducing re-hospitalizations and promoting an early return to functional activities. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Wound Management in the Home
Presented by Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, Lena Rome, RN, MSN, CWOCN
Recorded Webinar

Presenters

Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAALena Rome, RN, MSN, CWOCN
Course: #2862Level: Introductory2 Hours
  'I haven't taken a wound healing course in a very long time and I needed a solid review'   Read Reviews
This course will enhance the participants' knowledge base regarding treatment plans for wound management In the home. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Maintenance Therapy in Home Health: Revisited
Presented by Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Recorded Webinar

Presenter

Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Course: #3136Level: Introductory2 Hours
  'Good clarification of past misinformation'   Read Reviews
The Medicare Benefit for Home Health under Part A includes both restorative care and maintenance therapy. The Benefit Manual clearly states that coverage determination for maintenance service provided is not dependent on any "improvement standard" but, rather on whether there is a need for skilled care. The purpose of this course is to provide the CMS regulations regarding maintenance therapy in home health define rehabilitation and maintenance level care and provide examples of appropriate maintenance episodes.

Balance Training with Smart Phone Apps and Household Items
Presented by Meg Lowry, BPhty, MHSM, APAM, Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Recorded Webinar

Presenters

Meg Lowry, BPhty, MHSM, APAMKenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Course: #3298Level: Intermediate2 Hours
  'I appreciate the presenters giving specific examples with pictures, and more so the videos, of the exercises/activities to give us more tools for our toolbox in treating patients'   Read Reviews
This course will provide the participant with a framework for treating balance impairments in the home using items available in the home and technology. Use of household items and inexpensive smartphone applications offers clinicians the opportunity to provide effective and progressive home programs without cost-prohibitive barriers that purchasing "treatment" equipment poses. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Patient-Centered Strategies to Managing Geriatric Chronic Pain in Home Health
Presented by Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PT, PhD, DPT, MSc, GCS
Recorded Webinar

Presenter

Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PT, PhD, DPT, MSc, GCS
Course: #3054Level: Intermediate2 Hours
  'Presenter spoke clear and explained concepts in understandable lanuage'   Read Reviews
The current opioid epidemic in the United States has renewed focus on the importance of non-pharmacologic approaches to management of chronic pain. PTs and PTAs in home health find the treatment of elderly with chronic pain challenging because of the atypical presentation of pain due to comorbidities and other factors unique to the practice setting. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

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