Comments on this live blog are turned off Posted 3-27-20 3:45pm AOTA's write up of the latest COVID-19 Congressional package is live
With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) changing the way that students are accessing education – all virtual, in the physical classroom, or a hybrid option — AOTA recognizes that this campaign needs to shift focus a bit this year
The Older Driver Safety Awareness Week page on aota.org has a LOT of information; here are a few of our favorites (with shortened links) for you to share: Older Driver Safety Awareness Week webpage: aota.org/driver-safety AOTA’s Tip Sheet: “Keeping Older Drivers Safe on the Road” (Conversation tips for adult children of older drivers): http://ow.ly/Hgz650xc0c8 AOTA’s Tip Sheet: “Driving Safely As You Age” (For older adults): http://ow.ly/u9pA50xc0sX AOTA & AAA’s Driver Planning Agreement planning tool: http://ow.ly/vjJP50xc0mH Daily focus questions: Monday, 12/2/19: What are some conditions to watch for and how do they affect driving? Tuesday, 12/3/19: What tips can you offer to start the conversation with a loved one? Wednesday, 12/4/19: How can you (or an expert/resource from your organization) help older adults to feel more confident in their home, getting in and out of a vehicle, or in their community? Thursday, 12/5/19: What are some features/technology that older drivers may use to compensate for aging and/or medically-related changes? Friday, 12/6/19: What tips do you have to help older adults feel more comfortable utilizing these services?
Congress has been busy on the fourth COVID-19 response package, which has begun to take shape in the past few weeks. There have been 493 bills introduced in the 116th Congress regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, all of which address different issues and present possible solutions
Occupational therapy practitioners have consistently demonstrated their unique skill sets and ability to adapt in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. A wealth of knowledge, innovative ideas, practitioner stories, and demonstrations of support have been shown through the COVID-19 discussion on CommunOT.
AOTA’s National School Backpack Awareness Day is fast-approaching: Wednesday, September 18. On this day and throughout September, students across the U.S. and around the world will participate in a variety of activities to learn about safe backpack use. Are you considering promoting tips for...
3 Comments - We are have been brainstorming ideas to host a backpack awareness day to be held on campus. Due to Covid-19 I am not sure how we will end up sorting all the logics out, but this post gave me some great ideas to share with my classmates
When I first heard the words, “evidence-based practice,” I was intrigued by the concept. In OT school we spent time examining the knowledge-to-practice gap, knowledge translation, and the establishment of best practices in of occupational therapy, but I was eager to learn more. From exploring...
4 Comments - I have foundCommuOT very helpful especially conversations on how to practice OT in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you for the resources
H.R.6225 has been co-sponsored (as of 7/19/2018) by 9 Representatives including Rep
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For example, the proposed rule under consideration in Washington state would require a standard disclosure form that spells out the details of what the plan would and would not cover, including coverage for preexisting conditions and coverage, cost sharing, and quantitative limits for 19 categories of health benefits, including OT
In 2015, the last year for which there is data, 19% of Medicare beneficiaries exceeded the therapy cap for occupational therapy
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