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Manual handling of patients has been seen to be a key contributor of musculoskeletal injury and pain among nurses and therapists¹,². Discover the benefits of our Patient Handling Solutions with a personalized demonstration from an Arjo representative. Book a demonstration to see our Patient Handling Solutions in action. Click here to book a demo: https://lnkd.in/d8h2BY8q #ArjoAustralia #ArjoSEAPAC #PatientHandling #EmpoweringMovement #Agedcare 1. Richardson et al. Perspectives on preventing musculoskeletal injuries in nurses: A qualitative study. Nursing Open. 2019. 6;915-929 2. Daragh A, et al. Safe Patient Handling Equipment in Therapy Practice: Implications for Rehabilitation. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2013

So I took this photograph about 2 years ago when I delved into the practice of #occupationalhealthmedicine with the aim of finding a niche in a place where many doctors have not really found interest in our environment. It is almost becoming a norm for doctors to sit in hospitals and clinics attending to patients as against managing a population by policies,procedures and protocols. First challenging but over time, I stabilized and it has been a home for me in the mean time. My discoveries? Mind blowing. I also saw that there are a whole lot that we are yet to do as medical practitioners in this field. Have you experienced occupational healthcare practice? What was it like? Do you think more doctors need to switch towards identifying what they can offer in this field? Where can we start? #occupationalhealthmedicine #Emergencymedicine #Preventivemedicine #HealthSafetyandenvironment

Top 3 Ancillary Services in Urgent Care Urgent Care is just around the corner (or close enough to feel like it). I can schedule a time to check-in, usually the same day, and the visit is quick, clean, and generally productive to whatever is ailing me at the time. But did you know... many Urgent Care center offer other services? Yep, and here are the top 3 according to Experity: - Occupational Medicine - Get hurt on the job, check in to a local Urgent Care center. - Telemedicine - Don't want to leave your house, because you feel that yucky, you might be able to see a clinician virtually. - Primary Care - Want to get to know your clinician and have them take care of your chronic issues, too - that may also be available at your local Urgent Care. #urgentcare #healthcare #amomentwithmelodie Read more at https://lnkd.in/gXSzKzRj

Occupational Hazards in Interventional Labs Come and read the Mayo Clinics Study on the hazards of long term lead wearing and how CardMan Health can help save your neck and back! http://wix.to/KSARqCG

The global healthcare arena is undergoing a momentous shift, driven by technological progress and the evolving demands of patients. In an interview, Dr. Mitra Maharaj, an Occupational Medicine Physician and Council Member of the Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association (T&TMA), delved into the crucial healthcare trends that are shaping the future of healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago. https://lnkd.in/enAbizn4 #whoswhotrinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago #businesstrinidadandtobago

In #urgentcare medicine proper medical documentation is extremely important as clinicians change from day to day. Though in general, the care provided at UC centers is episodic, continuity may need to occur with occupational health visits, moderate severity injuries, and the routine “not getting better” visits. If your colleague has absolutely no idea what care you provided, how can we expect our patients to know what’s next? Stop using time constraints as an excuse for #poorcharting. Learn your #EMR tricks and take advantage of templates and dot phrases. #Charting effectively is better for you, your patients, and your coworkers.

OTs aren't just healthcare professionals; they're healthcare game-changers 🌟 OTs are healthcare's unsung heroes, adding incredible value to the system, one patient at a time! Read the full article: Rogers, A. T., Bai, G., Lavin, R. A., & Anderson, G. F. (2017). Higher Hospital Spending on Occupational Therapy Is Associated With Lower Readmission Rates. Medical care research and review : MCRR, 74(6), 668–686. https://lnkd.in/gmFxg7XW #otadvocate #occupationaltherapy #OTadvocacy #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapyassistant #occupationaltherapystudent #OTpractice #otpolicy

🌟 Remarkable! Here is a recap from our most recent "Is this Restrictive?" Group Supervision Session! 🌟 We delved into crucial topics shaping our approach to restrictive practices in Australia: • De-institutionalisation and Legislation: Understanding the evolution and impact of restrictive practice legislation • Defining Boundaries: Exploring what constitutes a restrictive practice and related implications • Mechanical Restraints: Addressing concerns and alternatives, including arm splints • Collaborative Reduction: Working hand-in-hand with medical professionals to minimise chemical restraints • Family Conversations: Strategies for navigating challenging discussions around restrictive practices Our discussions were insightful and forward-thinking, highlighting collaborative efforts toward safer, more inclusive practices. What a true privilege to share such a powerful experience with great people doing amazing work in our industry! 📅 Save the Date: Our next session is on Thursday, July 18th, from 1pm to 2pm AEST. Join us as we continue this important dialogue! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYDbf5Ef #RestrictivePractice #HealthcareInnovation #IsThisRestrictive #CollaborativeCare #PBStraining #BehaviourSupport #NDIS #AlliedHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment

𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐝: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 An initiative at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital "Garden by the Bed"(GBTB) shows the healing power of nature when integrated into healthcare. Spearheaded by Senior Occupational Therapist Giang Thuy Anh and her team, GBTB breathes fresh life into patient care. What stands out is the psychological and emotional resonance such an initiative can foster. Simple interactions like touching soil, smelling leaves plant seeds of hope and renewal in the hearts of those it touches. Scent and touch are potent senses capable of evoking memories and emotions that soothes and uplifts. Moreover, the mere act of caring for a plant provides a tangible connection to the outside world and restore a sense of normalcy that illness often strips away. When patients see the direct results of their care - plants growing and thriving, they experience a sense of purpose and agency at a time when their physical and emotional capacities may be challenged. It is heartening to see that such a low-cost high-impact intervention can dramatically improve patient experiences and outcomes. More than that, this initiative calls for healthcare providers to reimagine patient care, making it more humane and holistic. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/g2saAYmN #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #wellbeing #hope #purpose #agency #growth #thrive