Core Competency: Communication

Question 1

What 5 things do you need to consider for communication style?

Answer 1

• Age
• Learning style
• Cognition
• Culture
• Communication needs

Question 2

Role of OT

Answer 2

ADLs, fine motor skills, sizing for compression wraps

Question 3

Speech Therapy

Answer 3

Speech (expressive or receptive aphasia), swallowing (eating and drinking), delays in responses or verbalize, memory deficits

Question 4

Social Worker

Answer 4

authorization for equipment and services, health insurance coverage education, help families cope

Question 5

Chaplin Role:

Answer 5

Deeper life things, religion, does not have to be religious, end of life care, could also be for family members, seek discharge care.

Question 6

Psychologist role:

Answer 6

Mental Health

Question 7

T or F: You must ask for permission to make a referral to these other services

Answer 7

True

Question 8

When communicating with other professionals what should you say?

Answer 8

SBAR
* Situation
* Background
* Assessment
* Recommendation