I am a first time writer but have followed the list for some time now. I just found out some news that I wanted to share. I live in Pittsburgh, PA where UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) pretty much dominates our system out here. CRS (Centers for Rehab Services) is owned by UPMC and therefore is in acute, skilled, outpt. settings. I heard from an OT that works for them that CRS was eliminating all OT's in the acute care units b/c it is a duplication of services!!! Is this the beginning of our end? Is this because it's so easy to group patients, give them a dowel rod and tell them to count to 20? Is this because I get patients in home care with a THR and 5/5 UE strength complain to me about all the arm exercises, cones, clothespins and folding clothes that the OT made them do? Is this because that same patient with a THR has no idea about any hip precautions, AE for LB dressing, jt protection tech, tub seats,BSC, etc? I think it is all because of the OT's who only focus on the arms and NOTHING else. I wish they would do us a favor and find another profession before we all have to. What is it going to take? I am extremely fearful for our profession. Thoughts/comments?
If anyone else works for the system and my information is incorrect as this was from a friend, please share the correct information. Leigh Ducoeur, MOTR/L -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
