Embracing Complexity in Rehabilitation to Maximize Outcomes
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Brown University Health Rehabilitation Services Conference Overview
Learn practical strategies to improve outcomes for patients who have complex rehabilitation needs. Discussion will include factors that lead to complexity in rehabilitation, evidence-based treatment strategies, and management of patient and family expectations. An interprofessional panel of speakers will be presenting. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance for six contact hours. Approval by the Rhode Island American Physical Therapy Association (RI APTA) for continuing education units (CEUs) is pending.
Conference Objectives
By the conclusion of this conference, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the diverse group of individuals with complex rehabilitation needs.
- Describe a variety of complex factors that play a role in the delivery of rehabilitation care.
- Explain current approaches to maximizing outcomes for patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
- Identify innovative treatment strategies to address fall prevention.
- Optimize patient and family education for patients with complex rehabilitation needs in various rehabilitation settings.
Conference Schedule
All Attendees
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:30 to 8 a.m. | Registration and light breakfast |
| 8 to 8:15 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. | Embracing Complexity (Janet Rivard Michaud, OT/L) |
| 9:15 to 10 a.m. | Vitals are Vital: Why Cardiopulmonary Assessment Is Critical to Assessing Your Patients Response to Exercise (Heidi Kissane, PT, DPT, CCS) |
| 10 to 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 to 11 a.m. | Palliative Care and Rehabilitation: Interdisciplinary Approaches (Brian Mikolasko, MD) |
Session 1
| 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | An Interprofessional Look at the How, Why and so What of Slips, Trips and Falls (Erin Gray, BS, OTR/ L, CSRS, CSRP and Carol Petrie, PT, DPT, MaEd) |
Session 2
| 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | The Aging Voice and Swallow (Olivia Hobson, MA, CCC-SLP and Lauran Nathan, MS, CCC-SLP) |
All Attendees
| 12 to 1 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
| 1 to 2 p.m. | Social Determinants of Health and the Delivery of Rehabilitation (Joanne Knowles, MS, OTR/L) |
| 2 to 2:45 p.m. | Bringing Back the Basics to Support Complex Rehabilitation Needs (Meaghan Robinson, PT, DPT and Amy Smith, MS, OT/L) |
| 2:45 to 3 p.m. | Break |
| 3 to 4 p.m. | Putting the Pieces Together: Case Study |
Registration Information
Fees
Attendees: $150
Students: $75
There is a discount for Brown University Health employees. Please use your coupon code at checkout.
The cost of registration will increase for all participants by $25 on March 14, 2025.
Cancellations and Refunds
In case of cancellation, an email notification will be required to process your refund. A cancellation fee of $40 will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be issued after March 14, 2025. For questions about registration or cancellation, please email Liz Clegg at [email protected].
Questions and Dietary Requests
If you have questions and/or special dietary requests, please contact Liz Clegg at [email protected].
Location Information
Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
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