COVID-19 Practice Support for OTs

 

We're here for you! A reminder that as the pandemic continues to change our lives and the way we deliver care, CAOT-BC is here with COVID-19 updates and resources for occupational therapists practicing in BC. 

Resources include:

• A resource sharing hub, including the following recent additions: 
• Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic Mental Health Commission of Canada
• Building Mental Health into Operations During a Pandemic: Guidelines to Support Employers Through COVID-19 Mental Health Commission of Canada
• Psychological PPE during COVID-19
  UBC Faculty of Medicine
• COVID-19 Stakeholder Updates
• BC specific information and resources
• and more.

Visit our COVID-19 updates and resources for occupational therapists in BC webpage for more information.

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Resource for your Practice: Covid4CCOT

Covid4CCOT is a Facebook group to support OTs who work in critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate for the importance of rehabilitation.

This page includes practice resources, evidence, discussions and great ideas from OTs in the UK and other countries. 

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COVID-19 Resource Sharing

To assist in resource sharing during this uncertain time, CAOT-BC has compiled a folder of COVID-19 resources for occupational therapists. This consists of resources shared with CAOT-BC through forums and member emails and includes:

• General COVID-19 resources
• Client education materials and resources
• Resources for telehealth / teletherapy
• Resources for paediatric occupational therapists

Please note that CAOT does not endorse any of these resources, tools or products. They are provided solely for the purpose of information sharing, and clinical judgement should always be used in determining the appropriateness of any tools or resources for use in practice.

Thank you to the occupational therapists who shared these resources with CAOT-BC, and we welcome the sharing of additional resources (please send to scharles@caot.ca). 

Access the full list of CAOT-BC COVID-19 updates and resources

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Dealer Contacts for Occupational Therapists

CAOT-BC and Home Medical Equipment Dealers Association (HMEDA) worked together in an effort to source personal protective equipment (PPE) for occupational therapists that provide urgent services in the community. HMEDA assisted with finding suppliers / manufacturers for face shields, gloves, and masks and connecting these suppliers with local dealers. 

This list of dealers identified themselves as being able to provide this equipment to occupational therapists. Please contact them directly to place orders. 

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Free webinar for Paediatric OTs: Mobile Coaching with Families of Young Children with ASD Using the Early Social Interaction (ESI) Model

The Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Florida State University Autism Institute invite you to a special edition of the Autism Navigator webinar series:

Mobile Coaching with Families of Young Children with ASD 

Using the Early Social Interaction (ESI) Model

The Autism Navigator team will share information about how to implement mobile coaching (e.g., telepractice, working remotely, video conferencing) to conduct meaningful coaching sessions with families of toddlers with ASD.

Since face-to-face coaching sessions may not be possible at this time due to Covid-19 restrictions that so many EI providers are facing, mobile coaching can provide families with the support and guidance they need for their young children with ASD to keep services going.

Date:  Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Time:  4:00 to 5:30 pm (Eastern Time) / 1:00 to 2:30 (Pacific Time)

Agenda

• how to get started planning and setting up a mobile intervention session
• how families can embed intervention throughout the day and between coaching sessions
• strategies to coach caregivers across everyday activities and routines

To register: https://bit.ly/2JDmJis

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CAOT-BC Resource: Economic relief available to OTs during COVID-19 outbreak

CAOT-BC has compiled a list of federal and provincial benefits available to occupational therapists, including individual employees, subcontractors and employers/business owners. 

Access it here: Economic relief available to OTs during COVID-19 outbreak

Information is changing daily, so we encourage you to use the direct links in the document to access the most current information available. 

For more information on COVID-19 for occupational therapists: 

• CAOT-BC COVID-19 updates and resources
• CAOT COVID-19 updates and resources 

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HMEDA Update: Provision of Medical Equipment During COVID-19

To facilitate provision of durable medical equipment across BC during COVID 19 the following operating changes will help facilitate the process. These changes are supported by the Ministry of Social Innovation and Poverty Reduction and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. If you have questions, see the contact information below. Further updates related to changes to these policy changes will be provided as information becomes available. HMEDA and CAOT-BC are working with each other and ministry to contacts to keep the information as updated as possible. 

Operating Change # 1: Equipment justification letters and equipment quotations may be submitted by a therapist or by a medical equipment dealer

Operating Change # 2: Allowing trials of medical equipment utilizing a drop-off approach and remote prescriber

Operating Change # 3: Medical Equipment Request and Justification Form  (Form 2138)

Read the full update

Visit the CAOT-BC COVID-19 webpage for a full list of updates and resources

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Weekly CAOT-BC Forums for information sharing during COVID-19 outbreak

CAOT-BC is continuing to offer opportunities for occupational therapists to join together for discussion and information sharing on topics related to practice during the COVID-19 outbreak, including prioritization of client services and telehealth options.

Bring your questions, resources and ideas and take this opportunity to learn from each other. In order to keep numbers manageable, we ask that only one representative from each private practice organization attend. 

Please note this is an opportunity for information sharing only, and does not replace advice or direction from the College of Occupational Therapists of BC.

Community & Clinic: Adult/Older Adult
Date: March 30, 2020
Time: 1:30-2:30pm PT
Location: Webinar
Registration

Community & Clinic: Paediatrics
Date: March 30, 2020 
Time: 3:00-4:00pm PT
Location: Webinar
Registration

For more information on COVID-19 for occupational therapists: 

• CAOT COVID-19 updates and resources 
• COTBC COVID-19 updates

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COVID-19: Stakeholder updates

Please review the following stakeholder updates related to COVID-19:

• Telehealth Message for Occupational Therapists from ICBC
• Fee for Service Occupational Therapist - COVID-19 from Veterans Affairs Canada
• Key Messages for Medical Community from RoadSafetyBC
• Section 230 should include:
• Type of injury including details. E.g. Use “right below knee amputation” vs. “amputation”
• Area of concern - e.g. “ABI, with concerns regarding diplopia, attention & problem-solving, further recovery is expected”
• Date of injury or date of diagnosis
• Concurrent medical history. If substance abuse, OSA, diabetes or other diagnoses are present , indicate if these are treated and stable

For more information on COVID-19 for occupational therapists: 

• CAOT COVID-19 updates and resources 
• COTBC COVID-19 updates

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CAOT-BC Forum for information sharing during COVID-19 outbreak

During this uncertain time, CAOT-BC is offering an opportunity for private practice occupational therapists to join together for discussion and information sharing on topics related to practice during the COVID-19 outbreak, including prioritization of client services and telehealth options.

Bring your questions, resources and ideas and take this opportunity to learn from each other. 
In order to keep numbers manageable, we ask that only one representative from each private practice organization attend. 

Please note this is an opportunity for information sharing only, and does not replace advice or direction from the College of Occupational Therapists of BC.

Community & Clinic: Adult/Older Adult
Date: March 23, 2020
Time: 1:30-2:30pm PT
Location: Webinar
Registration

Community & Clinic: Paediatrics
Date: March 23 
Time: 3:00-4:00pm PT
Location: Webinar
Registration

For more information on COVID-19 for occupational therapists: 

• CAOT COVID-19 updates and resources 
• COTBC COVID-19 updates

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