discharge planning part 2 Flashcards
when does discharge planning start
as soon as u perform the initial chart review
what do u have to think about when DC planning for someone with a neurodegenerative condition
if the patient is gonna get better or worse and how fast
how are weight shift for pressure relief for people with SCI at C4 and higher
dependent unless in power title in space WC bc only their traps work
how are weight shift for pressure relief for people with SCI at C5
hook and lean forward or to side
how are weight shift for pressure relief for people with SCI at C6
hook and lean forward or to the side
(have wrist extensors now so they can hook to the side)
how are weight shift for pressure relief for people with SCI at C7
same as C6 or WC push up if strong enough
how are weight shift for pressure relief for people with SCI as a para
WC push up
how long is weight shifts for pressure relief recommended as the new clinical guidelines
2 min every 30 mins at least !!!
what is the americans with disability ace (ADA- 1990)
require newly built or renovated buildings are accessible to people with physical disability
t/f: standards of the american with disabilities act apple to PRIVATELY owned homes
false
does 1 size fit all
no
home evils are best done how
in person with pt in their environment
for many people how wide does a doorway need to be so a WC can go through straight on
30”
what kind of surfaces for a counter will allowed easier sliding of pots and pans which can be safer then lifting
smooth ceramic surfaces
if you are going to use a smooth ceramic surface to cook on how does the bottom of the unit need to be
insulated and covered to prevent people from being burned
