Henry Ford Rehabilitation - Acute and Critical Care

05/01/2025

Happy Conference Day!!! Today marks the 6th Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference! Six years of providing foundational efucation to therapists across the country! We couldn’t be more proud and excited to welcome the 160+ attendees (virtually)!

04/30/2025

Henry Ford Health Transplant Institute is Gift of Life’s No. 1 champion for implementing an organ donation process that keeps organs healthier before transplantation.

The recovery method leads to better outcomes for recipients, particularly those receiving livers. Some Henry Ford transplant patients would not have survived without it.

Henry Ford surgeons are committed to helping Gift of Life with organ recovery surgeries and do so more than any other center in the state – even on short notice.

The transplant center – one of eight in Michigan – also has changed its criteria to accept healthy livers from donors older than 70, making more transplants available for desperate patients.

Congratulations to Henry Ford Transplant Institute, which will be honored with the Transplant Center Champion Award at this year’s Champions Gala for its unwavering commitment to innovation, collaboration and saving lives. Their dedication to improving outcomes and expanding access to transplant gives hope to countless patients and families across Michigan.

04/11/2025

Happy OT month!!!!!

03/22/2025

Hot Topic: Gait Belts in Acute Care – Essential Tool or Outdated Practice?

The use of gait belts in acute care sparked a lively discussion on the APTA Acute Care Listserv, with members debating their effectiveness in fall prevention and patient mobility. While some clinicians find them essential for safety, others question their impact compared to comprehensive fall prevention strategies. With mixed research findings and evolving clinical practices, this remains a hot topic in acute care PT. Check out the discussion and share your insights!

Read more here - https://www.aptaacutecare.org/page/APTAAcuteCareHotTopics_GaitBelts

02/12/2025

has landed in Houston!

🚀 3...2...1... Houston, We Have Liftoff: CSM 2025! 🚀

The countdown is ON! Only 3 days until the 50th Annual APTA Combined Sections Meeting takes off in Houston, Texas, Feb. 13-15, 2025! ✨

Join APTA Acute Care as we push boundaries, expand knowledge, and embrace innovation in acute care physical therapy. With cutting-edge educational sessions, engaging presentations, and inspiring guest speakers, this year’s CSM is going to elevate your practice to new heights!

🔑 What’s in store?
✅ Leadership meet-and-greets
✅ Interactive town halls & research discussions
✅ Mentorship & student leadership opportunities
✅ Prestigious awards ceremonies & networking events

Now’s the time to finalize your schedule, connect with fellow attendees, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Don’t forget to check out the Official 2025 Acute Care At-A-Glance Conference Brochure for all the details.

Register today and be part of this historic celebration of acute care PT! 🚀
https://csm.apta.org/registration

02/03/2025

🩺 Calling All Acute Care Physical Therapists! 🩺

Tricia Widenhoefer, PT, DPT, CBIS, CSRS, and her collaborators at Trine University are conducting a research study to understand the factors that influence discharge recommendations in the acute care setting. If you are a physical therapist working in acute care, they want your valuable insights!

📋 What’s Involved?

Review 10 fictitious patient cases with info on medical history, physical & cognitive status, living situation, and preferred discharge location.
Make discharge recommendations based on the case details.
Share some background info like years of experience and highest degree earned (you can skip any questions you prefer not to answer).
⏱️ Time Commitment: Around 20 minutes
💡 Why Participate?
Your input will contribute to important research that could impact discharge planning practices! Plus, at the end of the survey, you’ll have the chance to enter a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

🔗 Participate here: https://forms.gle/umYAtsqPcyV8Tu2y7

Thank you for considering being a part of this meaningful research!

For more information or questions, reach out to:
Tricia Widenhoefer, PT, DPT, CBIS, CSRS
Email: widenhoefert@trine.edu

01/23/2025

Join us! Virtual learning! Henry Ford Hospital Henry Ford Health

🌟 Join Us at the 6th Annual Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference! 🌟

Are you an OT, OTA, PT, or PTA entering the critical care environment? This is the conference for you! At Henry Ford Health’s 6th Annual Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference, you’ll gain a solid foundation in critical care rehab through a series of expert-led lectures.

What you’ll learn: 🔹 The purpose and benefits of early rehab intervention in critical care. 🔹 How to approach patients with awareness of medical, cognitive, and functional concerns. 🔹 Safe strategies for providing therapeutic interventions. 🔹 Early rehab approaches for different patient populations. 🔹 The importance of fostering a culture of mobility. 🔹 How to determine the right patients and timing for treatment to maximize impact.

Plus, OT and PT disciplines will have opportunities to discuss individual treatment considerations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.

Don't miss out on this valuable learning experience to enhance your critical care rehab skills! 🏥💡

Learn more here - www.henryfordrehab.com

10/28/2024

New research manuscript alert by Henry Ford Rehab authors.

Predicting risk for discharge to a PACF using risk categories based on AM-PAC 6cBM can be useful for early discharge planning.

10/28/2024

Acute health issues can be overwhelming. Early treatment by a physical therapist can help eliminate or minimize complications and improve your mobility and strength during and after your stay.

09/18/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/257073-risk-categories-for-discharge-planning-using-am-pac-6-clicks-basic-mobility-scores-in-non-surgical-hospitalized-adults #!/