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LIVE AUDIOCONFERENCE
Sponsored by Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations

Thursday, May 15, 2008
1:00-2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
12:00-1:00 p.m. (Central)
11:00-12:00 p.m. (Mountain)
10:00-11:00 a.m. (Pacific)

What are you doing to prevent the spread of infection in your outpatient practice?
Your IC practices (or lack of) could be putting your patients at risk…

There is a laundry list of things you SHOULD be doing to prevent the spread of infection in your practice. Especially when you consider the increased public awareness and media coverage of infections such as MRSA; you need to try and do everything you can to prevent the spread of infection and the possible after effects. An outbreak in your organization could result in decreased patients or even worse….the loss of your practice.

Tips to manage infection control in your organization in just 60 minutes
IC demands vary depending on the type of practice you have and the type of clientele you treat. Expert speaker Mary Pat Jobes is going to share her knowledge during the 60-minute audioconference Infection Control in the Outpatient Therapy Setting: Adhere to CDC Guidelines and Prevent Contamination on May 15, 2008. From risk assessments and cleaning schedules, to evidence-based practices and hand washing we’ve got your IC needs covered. This is one audioconference you can’t afford to miss!

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Determine your need for risk assessment
2. Identify the need for a cleaning schedule in your facility
3. Construct a process for cleaning for your facility
4. Recognize the importance of hand washing

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR AGENDA

1. Risk assessment
1. Size of facility
2. Demographic of clientele
3. Type of services
2. Physical therapy
   1. Occupational therapy
   2. Pediatric v. adult
3. Exposure control/equipment needs
   1. What should be done in between clients
   2. MSRA
4. Hand washing and environment
1. Proper way to wash hands, and keep the environment clean
2. Use of alcohol-based gels
5. Annual review
1. Updating your infection control policies and procedures
2. Arrival of new equipment
6. Determine your risk
1. Develop a cleaning schedule
7. Live Q&A

BONUS TOOLS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIAL PACKET!
In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audioconference, you'll also receive these helpful “take-aways” provided within your materials pack:

• Spreadsheet/checklist

These materials will be provided prior to the program date via e-mail with PDF links. Please download the PDF files before the day of the program.

MEET THE SPEAKER
Mary Pat Corrigan Jobes, PT, MA, received her BS degree in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee–Memphis in December of 1979 and a Master’s degree in physical therapy from New York University in 1985. She is Chair of Memphis District of the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association, President of the Acute Care Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and is a site visitor for the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. She was recently appointed APTA External Liaison to the Joint Commissions Professional, Technical Advisory Committee for Hospitals.  She is the Manager of Physical Therapy at Haywood Park Community Hospital and serves on the Therapy Advisors Board for Community Health Systems.

She has worked in a variety of settings including Adult and Children’s hospitals, Outpatient settings for Adult and Pediatric clients, home Health and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, administrators, office managers

AUDIO ON-DEMAND
In addition to the regular participation options for HCPro audioconferences—live, CD, or combination packages—we are pleased to offer another option, an audio on-demand. Audio on-demand allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player.

DIAL IN TOLL-FREE!
You can now call in toll-free to our live audioconferences. This added benefit means you can save on long-distance charges and receive even more value from this important program! Details on how to call will be sent to you via e-mail with your materials package.

CAN'T LISTEN LIVE?
No problem. Purchase a CD or an Audio on-demand of the program and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.

PLEASE NOTE

• Participation in the call is just $199 per site and allows access to ONE phone line for an unlimited number of people to listen. All materials must be retrieved from the Internet. Live orders are assessed a $5 processing fee. CD and combo orders are charged $18 for shipping and handling.
• Audioconference materials will be delivered via e-mail four days prior to the conference and again on the morning of the conference.

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