What is a duty of a Occupational Therapist in hospital???
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Below is a link to a site about Occupational Therapist careers, which describes \nNature of the Work \nWorking Conditions \nTraining, Other Qualifications, and Advancement \nEmployment \nJob Outlook \nEarnings \nRelated Occupations \nSources of Additional Information
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main one.....which hospital is she affiliated with?\nsecond.......does she work alone or are there others in the practice, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.....is she qualified in surgery, of various sorts including outpatient procedures, such as basic wound suturing or does the patient need to go to the local emerg dept for such things..........good thing to know in a accident.......
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I'm not a nurse, or a medical professional of any kind for that matter but I have a suggestion.  I know that in the places where I have worked we always had someone in charge safety and/or safety inspections.  If you could get your hands on that persons check list (i.e. things they are supposed to check or look for) I would think that would help you.  If I missed the point entirely just ignore this.
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Jeez, relax.  Hospital help aren't in the habit of shoving surgical patients into closets, trust me.  We'd have heard about it by now.  Your extremely nervous and she's drugged which is a good thing.  They will check on her periodically and now that you've called they are aware someone is watching out for her.  Also, she has a Nurse call button when she needs it, remember!  Your mother is an adult, in an adult situation with TRAINED CAREGIVERS watching out for her, she could not be safer!\n\nWhat you need to do is slow down, and recite The Serenity Prayer to remind you that there are some things you cannot change, some things there are, and that sometimes we need to be reminded of the difference.\n\nI recommend you call your Mothers room first thing in the morning to relax mentally.  I'm sure they will let her out of the closet by then ::kidding::
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Talk to the dean over your department.  They probably don't want to be liable for any further injury to yourself or to any patients you will be working with.  Usually if there is an extenuating circumstance they will work with you.
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Occupational Health  and safety is an obligation between employers and employees, the public and bystanders that could be affected by poor work habits, equipment, or unqualified staff.  It is the employers obligation to provide a safe working environment, safety equipment for the staff ear-muffs, goggles gloves   Employer must also protect the by-standers and public.ie safety signs.\n\nIt is the employees obligation to use the equipment safely, to protect themselves from foreseeable harm and to protect other staff members and to report unsafe practices, or devices that need repair or are faulty.\n\nHope this helps.
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If a person is inpatient at a psychiatric hospital, they are usually a danger to themselves or others.  There they can be medically monitored, medicated and restrained if necessary to be safe.  Once they have calmed down, they will have therapy several times a day and try to fix what can be fixed.  Hopefully when they leave and stay on their medications, continue outpatient therapy.....they will no longer be a danger to anyone and can work and live normally.  That's how it's supposed to work.  For the most part it does.  Some people are just unable to live outside of an institutional setting and that's a damn shame.
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Each hospital has its own set of bylaws delineating the categories, but in general it breaks down along these lines:\nActive staff, for those who routinely practice in the hospital;\nCourtesy staff, who may use the hospital on a quite limited basis;\nConsulting staff, which I hope is pretty self-explanatory; and there may be other special categories, for a professor emeritus, for example.\nAssuming an application for active staff, the physician will likely have a long check-list of general and specialty-specific procedures in which to apply for privileges.
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i am studying for a law degree and i think the following applies, the hospital has, and had a duty of care to your friend, this duty of care in my opinion should not, and cannot be undermined by staff shortages, thats like saying, sorry we botched your operation in theatre last nite but we are short staffed, not on your friend should consult a solicitor or lawyer and take action. good luk
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I work as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and have done so for over 16 years.  I find it very rewarding and more involved.  \n\nPhysical Therapy is also rewarding.   \n\nHere is more on it.  Significant Points \n\nEmployment is expected to increase much faster than the average, as growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited functioning spurs demand for therapy services. \nJob opportunities should be particularly good in acute hospital, rehabilitation, and orthopedic settings. \nAfter graduating from an accredited physical therapist educational program, therapists must pass a licensure exam before they can practice. \nNearly 6 out of 10 physical therapists work in hospitals or in offices of physical therapists. \nNature of the Work\n\nPhysical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.\n\nTherapists examine patients’ medical histories and then test and measure the patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function. They also determine patients’ ability to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after injury or illness. Next, physical therapists develop plans describing a treatment strategy, its purpose, and its anticipated outcome. Physical therapist assistants, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Physical therapist aides perform routine support tasks, as directed by the therapist. (Physical therapist assistants and aides are discussed elsewhere in the Handbook.)\n\nTreatment often includes exercise for patients who have been immobilized and lack flexibility, strength, or endurance. Physical therapists encourage patients to use their own muscles to increase their flexibility and range of motion before finally advancing to other exercises that improve strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. The goal is to improve how an individual functions at work and at home.\n\nPhysical therapists also use electrical stimulation, hot packs or cold compresses, and ultrasound to relieve pain and reduce swelling. They may use traction or deep-tissue massage to relieve pain. Therapists also teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices, such as crutches, prostheses, and wheelchairs. They also may show patients exercises to do at home to expedite their recovery.\n\nAs treatment continues, physical therapists document the patient’s progress, conduct periodic examinations, and modify treatments when necessary. Besides tracking the patient’s progress, such documentation identifies areas requiring more or less attention.\n\nPhysical therapists often consult and practice with a variety of other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.\n\nSome physical therapists treat a wide range of ailments; others specialize in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy.\nWorking Conditions \n\nPhysical therapists practice in hospitals, clinics, and private offices that have specially equipped facilities, or they treat patients in hospital rooms, homes, or schools.  They also work in nursing homes.\n\nIn 2004, most full-time physical therapists worked a 40-hour week; some worked evenings and weekends to fit their patients’ schedules. About 1 in 4 physical therapists worked part time. The job can be physically demanding because therapists often have to stoop, kneel, crouch, li
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helping to groom, bathe,feed patients, following nursing care plans. This depends on how mobile the patients are. If you work on a floor with patients that can do all of the above themselves then you would just assist them in any way needed.The less mobile they are,the more help they will need.And to the other answerer: we don't give sponge baths unless the person can not get out of bed at all. If they are in a wheelchair, there is a special shower room where other nurses aides help them shower as well as mobile patients. Its a giant shower room where they just help them shower. And we don't use sponges. We use wash cloths.
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Your child's school should be able to help you out with exercises and activities that will help them. Your best bet is to speak to the school who will probably refer them to an occupational therapist.
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duties would include the list of modalities you know.  also include the office duties your are skilled at such as phones, making appointments, charting... ummm... i think that's about it
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Yes, psyc. techs. interact with patients and assist nurses, doctors, and therapists in an inpatient setting. I agree with Sarah ;)
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http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic438.htm
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Look for private duty companies in your area.  They specialize in non-skilled nursing care.  The title is ususally homemaker or similar. Some job duties may include bathing, companionship, escorting to places, shoopping, cooking, etc.
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Hello there,\n\nANY nursing home SHOULD notify the patient's family for any changes or any incidents that occured to the patient. It is illegal otherwise. Speak to a lawyer about your situation. \n\nGood luck.