Toni Talks about PT Today : March 2008

Who is Responsible? by Toni Patt: Like most therapists, I'm a veteran of interdisciplinary turf battles. Usually the problem is PT and nursing going around over getting a patient out of bed. Sometimes it's about whether out of bed to chair is a PT or a nursing order. This time was a little Read More...
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The Squeaky Patient Gets the Oil by Toni Patt: There's an old saying that says "the squeaky wheel will get the oil." I think a similar saying exists in health care. It says "the patient who complains the loudest gets the most attention." I've never seen it fail. As soon as a patient starts complaining, Read More...
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What if I Won the Lottery? by Toni Patt: Today at lunch we talked about what we would do if we won the lottery. Almost every one said she would continue to work but not at her current job. A couple said they would stay home and be mom. An ST said she would volunteer her time to help uninsured Read More...
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If You Want My Respect, Earn It by Toni Patt: Currently I'm working in a SNF. Every Monday we have our weekly meeting to go over proposed discharged dates. Our census generally runs 125-135 which is a lot of patients to keep track of. Since we're all together in one place we frequently have a department Read More...
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