IC57 – The Seating Clinic: Business Realities for Success

Program ID : IC57.2017
Webinar Length of Time: 1.25 Hour

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Presenters

Theresa F. Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP
Wexner Medical Center At The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
United States

Theresa Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP is an OT and Rehabilitation Clinical Manger at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She has over 23 years’ experience in seating and positioning. Theresa has been certified by RESNA as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). She is responsible for Assistive Technology center and is a clinical instructor at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at OSU. Theresa has participated in presentations across the country at many conferences

Tina L Roesler, PT, MS, ABDA
Motion Composites
St Roch De l'Achigan, Quebec
Canada

Tina Roesler is a PT with over 20 years of experience in Seating and Wheeled Mobility. She has presented at a variety of symposiums including previous ISS, APTA, ATSA, Nordic Seating Sympoisum, RESNA, and Posture and Mobility. She is currently the head of International Development for Motion Composites. A manufacturer of ultralight weight carbon and aluminum wheelchairs.

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Description

The funding for complex medical equipment requires a continuous collaboration with a team approach, as this is the best strategy to assure success and reduce chances for denials and appeals. Seating clinic teams involve internal and outside partners such as the complex rehabilitation supplier and often the manufacturer. This course will outline the roles and responsibilities of and discuss how to set up a team environment so multiple continuum of care can be showcased.

Learning Objectives

Upon viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify one distinct role of the complex rehab supplier, manufacturing representative and seating clinician.
Report one structure of a seating clinic that promotes revenue generation.
Name two patient care goals of a seating clinic patient treatment plan.

References

Eggers, S., Myaskovsky, L., Burkitt, K., Tolerico, M., Switzer, G., Fine, M., et al. (2009). A preliminary model of wheelchair service delivery. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 90, 1030.
Cook, A.M., Polgar, J.M. (2008). Cook and Hussy’s Assistive Technologies Principles and Practice. Mosby.
Cook, A.M., Polgar, J.M. (2012). Essentials of Assistive Technologies. Mosby.

CEU Registration and Cost

0.125 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to individuals for viewing 1.25 hours of instruction.
The cost for the webinar is $59.00

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Updated | 05.24.2017