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Promoting Patient Engagement in Rehab Therapy: Strategies That Work

Relias

When it comes to rehabilitation therapy, patient commitment and effort are essential to good outcomes. Some patients may have low levels of health literacy, and others may experience cultural barriers that prevent them from fully participating in their rehabilitation. Reinforcing Autonomy in Rehabilitation.

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‘Free and impartial’ addiction helplines paid secret commission by rehabs

The Guardian

Advertising regulator reprimands services that claim to offer unbiased advice but then direct people to partner facilities Helplines that claim to offer free and impartial addiction support have been reprimanded by the advertising watchdog for hiding the fact they are paid thousands in commission by private rehabilitation clinics.

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Sharp rise in vacancies placing ‘significant stress’ on social care OTs, warns college

Community Care

Working with adults with executive functioning challenges , where highly specialist clinical psychologist Dr Emma Cameron will support practitioners to build their understanding and confidence in this practice area.

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Risk of ‘poor or potentially illegal’ practice in care home discharge plan, warns ADASS

Community Care

The funding can be used to pay for a new or extended package of social care, plus associated clinical advice and services to support rehabilitation, for up to four weeks, during which time assessments should be made of the person’s ongoing needs, according to guidance issued last week by NHS England. .”

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

To help professionals in this system, let’s explore the intersection of rehabilitation and mental health and cover the keys to providing trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders. Why trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders is important The juvenile justice system has a high number of youth with behavioral health issues.

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Celebrate National Nurses Week — and Read Our Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report

Relias

They are involved in every aspect of health care — from prevention and education to diagnosis and treatment, to recovery and rehabilitation. Send a gift basket, flowers, or treats to a nursing unit or department in your local hospital or clinic. They are truly essential to the health and resilience of all of us.

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

Relias

For PAC organizations, the most important results of employee training include improving standards for clinical practice, clinical competency, and program or service outcomes. Your staff should be given opportunities to receive training about how to: Respond effectively to tightened budgets and margins.