Occupational Therapy in Manhattan, New York

NURSING

A Registered Professional Nurse does an initial clinical assessment of the patient and their living environment to capture issues and problems that need to be addressed before a patient is admitted to home care. This ensures patient safety as well as company staff caring for the patient

The RN consults and collaborates with the Primary Care Physician as well as with other health care professionals. The MD or PCP authorizes home care with a signed doctor’s order before starting home care services. The RN sets up an individualized patient plan of care, educates patients and their families on various health conditions, assesses patient’s status, records observations, and administers prescribed medications and treatment. The RN also teaches the patient and families how to cope and manage illnesses or injuries. An Aide’s Plan of Care is also developed by the RN to include what the client’s care by the aide (HHA or PCW) should include as well as provide a supervisory and instruction tool for the RN to use as appropriate for each home visit.

THERAPY

• Physical Therapy

  To assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, or prevent deformity of patients suffering from chronic conditions, illnesses, or injury. Develops an individualized plan of care (POC) outlining goals and expected outcomes of the plan. Uses exercises, stretching maneuvers, and hands-on therapy to ease pain and mobility and prevent further pain or injury. The therapist evaluates the patient’s progress, modifies POC as needed, and educates patients and families on how to cope with challenges throughout the process.

• Occupational Therapy

  To assess, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills as well as general independence to individuals with disabilities. Treats patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Patients can develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working through professionals who offer occupational therapy in the Bronx, New York.

• Speech-Language Pathology/Therapy

  To assess, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency problems. To prevent communication and swallowing disorders in adults and children resulting from a variety of causes such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson’s Disease, or autism. May select alternative communication systems, track their use, and perform research related to speech and language problems.

MEDICAL-SOCIAL SERVICES

The Medical-Social worker provides clients, families, or vulnerable populations with psychosocial support needed to cope with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising patient and family caregivers, and providing patient education and counselling. Makes needed referrals for other social services (such as long-term planning, Power of Attorney, Last Will & Testament, burial planning, among others).

NUTRITION

The nutritionist provides an assessment and evaluation of the client’s nutritional status and any recommendations for alterations in dietary regimens based on the authorized practitioner’s prescribed diet. Provides direct nutritional counselling to clients with acute conditions or changes in their health status that requires education in their dietary regimen to control or prevent complications related to their medical conditions. Counsels patients on behavioral modification and intervention plans on which foods to eat or avoid by providing personalized information for individuals. Provides consultation and direction to the home care nurse and other staff involved in the client’s care.