Hello: I have started some PRN work at a local hospice. Interestingly, this facility has just established a on-site therapy department. The department is being set up by a PT consultant. This woman, Ruth, seems quite understanding of the value of OT in hospice and is committed to using OT services to the fullest extent possible.
Yesterday, I was talking with Ruth about increasing referrals to OT. During the conversation she mentioned that their was patient who was currently getting PT but would probably be better served by OT. The patient was refusing to do any exercises or even get out of bed for the PT. Ruth, said she would talk to the nurse manager and get back with me. Later, Ruth called to say that the nurse would not agree to have OT come in to see the patient. She said that the nurses really didn't know what OT did and that they couldn't really understand what OT would do. Apparently, Ruth was unable to convince the nurse that OT would be an appropriate referral. I plan on following this up with Ruth and the hospice nursing staff but it's time like this that I feel so disappointed. Do others on this list experience any of these same feelings? Thanks for 'listening', Ron ~~~~~~~~~~ www.OTnow.com *********��*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] *********��***********
