This introduction to hospice and end of life care for physical therapists covers the hospice benefit. Emphasis is placed on the role of physical therapists in hospice and how physical therapy can obtain a "seat at the table" with patients on hospice care.
This course is part of our 2023 Home Health Friday Summer Series.
Course created on September 1, 2023
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; LA/2.0; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MN/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NJ/2.0; NM/2.0; NV/0.2; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WV/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define the hospice Medicare benefit.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the role of physical therapy in hospice.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate referral indicators for physical therapy.
- After this course, participants will be able to develop a physical therapy treatment plan for a patient on hospice.
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 15-30 Minutes | Define Hospice, Outline CMS guidelines, Myths, Traditional view of physical therapy, Reimbursement, Relate back to PDGM, History of limited PT involvement in hospice services |
| 30-60 Minutes | Referral source engagement, Role of the therapist, Referral indicators, Marketing, Educating agency, IDT attendants, Tying services to publicly reported outcomes, Educating colleagues, Engaging the treatment team, The right therapist, and Finding the spark. |
| 60-100 Minutes | Goal Setting and Treatment: Motivational interviewing, Tying goals to function, Decrease pain, Increase the quality of life, Decrease falls, Decrease caregiver anxiety, Principles of overload while balancing energy conservation, FUNCTION. Outside the “traditional” Physical Therapy, Reflective listening, Caregiver relief, Recognition/documentation of decline |
| 100-115 Minutes | Case Examples |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Emily Henneman
PT, DPT
Emily Henneman, PT, DPT, is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at South College. She is also the Assistant Director of Clinical Education. Dr. Henneman received her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Minnesota and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Dakota. Her clinical background includes working with the geriatric population in the home health and hospice setting in both a clinician and supervisory role. Dr. Henneman is actively involved in the Home Health Section of the APTA as well as a member of the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy section and the Academy of Physical Therapy Education section.
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Trisha Salome
PT, DPT
Trisha Salome, PT, DPT, is currently a Service Line Director for Penn Highlands Healthcare in Pennsylvania. Dr. Salome earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Saint Francis University, where she also received her Bachelor of Science in health sciences. She has spent her entire career working for nonprofits with notable works in pediatrics, home health, hospice, leadership development, clinical documentation, community programs, and operational efficiency. Previously she has represented her profession in elected and appointed positions in the APTA and has presented Hospice education nationally at CSM.
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IL Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor
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KPTA
This course is offered for 2.0 hours (Introductory level, Category 2) by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (Provider #CS80-2024-APTAKY).
Louisiana
This course is offered for 2 hours by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.
Minnesota
This course is offered for 2 hours, Category 1, by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
New Jersey
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New Mexico
This course is offered for 2 hours (Introductory level) by the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy.
Nevada
This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.2 units of continuing education (Clinical).
New York
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Ohio
OH- The Ohio Physical Therapy Association has approved this course for continuing education for PTs/PTAs licensed in Ohio, Course approval #23S2905
Oklahoma
PhysicalTherapy.com is an Approved Provider by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision for Physical Therapists, PT CE Provider BAP202310006. This course is offered for 2 hours of continuing education for Oklahoma PTs/PTAs.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This course is offered for 2.0 hours (Introductory level) by the Texas Physical Therapy Association. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. The Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) administers the CCAP on behalf of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Provider #2406033TX).
West Virginia
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