Gen Med: Lecture 2- Exam and Eval Flashcards
What are the two biggest roles of Acute Care PT?
Mobility
Discharge Planning
What is the biggest
What should be documented if a patient is not awake and alert?
Stimuli needed to arouse the patient
How patient responds to stimuli
How long the patient stays aroused
Can cognition be assessed if the patient is not awake and alert?
Not accurately
When does discharge planning begin?
At or before admission
What is the role of the PT in discharge planning?
Pre surgery eval
Determine current level of function
Document rationale for placement
Communicate with team members
Recommend/Issue DME
What are the factors to consider when discharging a patient to a SAR/SNF?
Medically stable
RN needs to Therapy needs
Need PT/OT/Speech
Weeks to Months stay
Can be stand alone facility to retirement community
How many days of SAR/SNF are covered by medicare?
100 days
What are important factors to consider when discharging a patient to IPR/IRF?
Must be medically stable
Must have qualifying medical diagnosis
Can have skilled nursing needs
Must have therapy needs
3 hours of therapy per day
2-8 weeks stay
Must have reasonable final discharge destination
What factors are important to consider when discharging a patient to a LTAC?
Must have continued medical needs
Weeks to Months stay
PT/OT/Speech available
Who needs to approve the discharge location?
Medical team and patient/HCPOA
