COVID-19 Outcomes of Inpatient Rehabilitation & Impact on Individuals with Disability in the Community
Description: This webinar will focus on the functional recovery of individuals admitted for COVID-19 related impairments and address how mitigation strategies of the pandemic have impacted individuals with disabilities. Specific data on the rehabilitation progress of patients admitted for COVID-19 inpatient rehabilitation and the relationship of this functional recovery to patient specific factors will be discussed and analyzed. Finally, this webinar will conclude with a thorough review of data that has been gathered on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the health and quality of life of children and adults with disabilities.
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Determine the outcomes of inpatient rehabilitation in relation to COVID-19
- Assess the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation strategies has had on people with disabilities
- Determine potential strategies to manage COVID-19 related issues in
the community
Instructor: Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD
Audience: Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists
Note: You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
Continuing Education Credits
Nurses:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
In order to receive contact hours for the live event, nurses must attend the entire webinar and complete the evaluation. For the on-demand self-study they must also complete a post-test with a minimum passing score.
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05050. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapists:
This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved by the New York Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours.
The following states require continuing education units or contact hours with no state specific approval: CT, IA, and WA
Speech-Language Pathologists
Disclosures
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD Has nothing to disclose.
Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.
High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
Additional requirements include:
- Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
- JavaScript and Cookies enabled
- Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators
- Do NOT use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as they are not supported.
Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter or email or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.