Patient Safety Series
Presented by: Lauren Hermann,M.S.,CCC-SLP, Lysa Johnson, M.S.,CCC-SLP, Mary Burns, M.S.,CCC-SLP
COURSE AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1, 2024 – DECEMBER 1, 2029
NOTE:Â The Request for ASHA CEUs form is now located on the Quiz page, you can fill it out when you take the quiz.
After this course, learners will:
- Identify how pain assessment in older adults can prevent adverse outcomes affecting patient safety.
- Identify the importance of 30 frames per second (fps) and of Anterior Posterior (AP) view during instrumentation to ensure accurate dysphagia diagnosis related to patient safety.
- Identify the SLP’s role in fall prevention safety through cognitive-communication intervention and assessment.
Can I get continuing education for this webinar?
Course Content
Table of Contents:
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An Introduction to Pain Assessment in Older Adults
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An Introduction to Pain Assessment in Older Adults: A Companion Guide
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The Speech-Language Pathologist’s Role in Fall Prevention
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Proposal for 30 Frames per Second (fps) to a Radiologist
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Proposal for Anterior Posterior (AP) View to a Radiologist
Speaker Information and Disclosures
Mary Burns is a licensed speech-language pathologist working as a healthcare program manager to advance health equity in her community.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Mary received an honorarium from the Medical SLP Collective for creating this resource.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
None
Lauren Hermann, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and copywriter in the healthcare space. She has published research in Clinical Imaging to highlight the discrepancies in videofluoroscopic swallow study practice preferences between radiologists and SLPs.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Lauren received an honorarium from the Medical SLP Collective for creating this resource.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
None
Lysa Johnson received her Masters Degrees in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of Minnesota- Duluth. She is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Clinical Mentor and Rehabilitation Program Development Specialist with Benedictine. Mrs. Johnson holds ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, is a member of ASHA Special Interest Group 13 (Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders), a member of the Twin Cities Speech Language Pathology Organization and has fifteen years’ experience as an SLP. She is a certified Dementia Capable Care Trainer, Teepa Snow Dementia Educator and Alzheimer’s outreach Mentor. Ms. Johnson sits on the Leadership and Corporate sponsors board for Dementia Action Alliance, the ‘Evidence based practices’ committee for Faith Community Nurse Network and is a collaborative program partner for ACP. Her clinical focus includes interdisciplinary program development, life enrichment, restorative wellness and dementia care in addition to ethics, insurance regulations across care settings, patient and clinician education and leadership. Ms. Johnson is a Clinical Fellowship Supervisor, New Hire SLP Mentor and Clinical Advisor for the Medical SLP Collective. And in her free time enjoys volunteering with the USWCA and coaching youth curling.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Lysa received an honorarium from the Medical SLP Collective for creating this resource.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
None
Additional FAQs
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must meet the following requirements: achieve a minimum score of 80 on the course quiz, complete all questions on the quiz, and submit the quiz within 14 days of taking the course.
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What can I do if I have a complaint? Â
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar appropriate for? Â
The target audience for this content is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations? Â
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com