Learning “Oppties” #5

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WE LOVE OUR THERAPISTS! AND, WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LEARNING! Throughout the month of February, we are providing Learning “Oppties”. To learn more about the February Learning “Oppties” program, please read the introductory article posted January 31. Hopefully, you’ve had a chance to take a look at last week’s “Oppties” winners. It’s awesome to see companies like the Northern Pioneers have so much representation from a wide array of facilities. Way to go, team! Today’s Learning “Opptie” is designed to encourage us to take a close look at our Ethics and Values, relative to the provision of therapy services in the skilled nursing environment. As one of the most highly regulated environments, we must embody and uphold a set of ethical standards. Ethics is defined in the dictonary as the set of “obligations and duties a society requires of its members.” With that in mind, we must put first things first and get back to the basics of truly understanding the rules surrounding our practice, as well as adopt and support them fully. This is the essence of our foundation. There are many rules, so deciding where to start can feel somewhat overwhelming. First, as a therapist or therapist assistant, you are bound by a set of rules governing your practice. This set of rules for your specific discipline can be found by going to the state licensing board for your discipline and within the state in which you are providing skilled services. How do you find the state licensing board? If you are unsure about your state licensing board’s web site, ask your supervisor or check out the quick guide to “State Practice Acts” on the portal under therapy. In a culture of discipline, all therapists and all assistants must be very well aware of the licensing rules governing the practice of therapy. This information will clearly define what responsibilities an assistant, therapist and/or supervising therapist each has to uphold the law.

TODAY’S OPPTIE CHALLENGE IS THIS: Post the website URL or Web Address for your STATE LICENSING BOARD. Be sure to include your name, contact information and the name of your facility to receive credit toward your OPPTIE prize. Thank you for participating.

22 thoughts on “Learning “Oppties” #5”

    1. Hi, Karin! Thank you so much for participating in our Learning “Oppties” program and WELCOME TO TEAM CLARION! We are so excited to have you on board as our speech-language pathologist. Betsy has shared all of the wonderful programs, training and care you are providing at Careage of Clarion. Your passion for what you do really shines through in the stories Betsy has shared. Thank you for everything you do! AND, thank you again for participating! You have been entered to win an “Oppties” prize! Your entire team is on a roll. Deb Bielek, Therapy Resource

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    1. RIGHT ON, Janet! If any of our Iowa physical therapists are searching for the state licensing board information, Janet’s got the answer for you right here! Janet we are so excited about the wonderful things you and Betsy and the rest of your team in Westbend and Clarion, Iowa are accomplishing…our residents are getting beautiful care. We are so psyched to have you on our team! Keep up the awesome work and thank you so much for participating in our Learning “Oppties” program! You have been entered to win one of our “Oppties” prizes, so be sure to stay involved! Thank you, again, for all that you do, and thank you for participating. Deb Bielek, Therapy Resource

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    1. Hi, Sandra! Thank you so much for participating in our Learning “Oppties” program! We are so excited to have you as a part of our team at Careage of Clarion. Thank you for helping to inspire the purchase of the NuStep 🙂 The pictures of our residents “…patiently awaiting their turn” were priceless. Because of your participation, you have been entered to win one of our “Oppties” prizes! Your entire team is on a roll and in the running for a team prize, too. Don’t let up! Thank you again, Sandra, for your participation. Stay tuned for more to come. Deb Bielek, Therapy Resource

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    1. Thank you, Sonya! It’s great to have you back in the game 🙂 Congratulations on winning your “Opptie” prize last week. With the response to our question about your state’s OT licensing board website, you have been entered to win another “Opptie” prize. Be sure to enourage your entire team, too. We have team awards, as well as individual awards. Thank you, again, for your participation, Sonya! Deb Bielek, Therapy Resource

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    1. Hi, Amanda! Welcome back and thank you for participating in our Learning “Oppties” program. By providing your state board of licensure web address, you have been entered to win an “Opptie” prize. This week’s winners will be announced on Monday, February 13. THANK YOU, AGAIN, FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION and be sure to check back tomorrow. Deb Bielek, Therapy Resource

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    1. Way to go, Dave! It’s great to have you joining in on our Learning “Oppties” program! Thank you for sharing your PT board site information, as well. Is there any new legislation in the works with the TX PT Board right now? Be sure to encourage your team to get involved so you can be entered for a team award. Because of your response, you have been entered to receive a Learning “Oppties” award. Have a wonderful day and thank you, again, for participating! Deb Bielek, Therapy Resource

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    1. Jen, ROCK ON! You and the rest of your Clarion team mates are in the lead for the team “Oppties” award. Keep everyone involved. Thank you so much for participating in our Learning “Oppties” program. Deb

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    1. Hi, Eileen! We’re glad to have you involved….you’re not late. You’re right on time! Thank you for participating in Learning “Oppties”. You have been enetered to win an award based on your response. Be sure to encourage your entire team because there are great team awards, too. Thank you, again, for participating! Deb Bielek, Therapy Resource

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    1. Way to go, Tim! Thank you for participating in today’s Learning “Oppties” challenge. There’s a new challenge posted, so be sure to check it out! Keep your team rolling at Premier Care…win ANOTHER team “Opptie” award. Thank you, again, for your participation. Deb Bielek, Therapy Resource P.S., Help Peter collect your team member’s t-shirt sizes so I can get your awards in the mail to you this week!

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