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August 2012
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Members-only Webinar
Planning for a Successful Transition from Rehab
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m., EDT
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After an overview of the baseline standards, Stroke Workgroup Champion Mary Williams, CTRS, and Acute Rehabilitation Case Manager Graciela Torres, MSW, of Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, will present tips, tools and examples of their best practices for transition through all the phases of rehabilitation. Contact Linda Kuhrt to register.
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Not a member? Become one today. Learn more.
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Afib Consensus Statement
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The Alliance for
Aging Research recently released a new consensus
statement written by leading experts in the area of stroke prevention in
atrial fibrillation (Afib).
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Comprehensive Stroke Centers and Best Care Practices
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Learn
about The Joint Commission’s standards for the new Comprehensive Stroke Center
(CSC) designation in three new webinars. Registration opens in October.
The Guidelines for Comprehensive Stroke Centers
The Joint Commission will provide an overview of this new
designation and the required standards, plus the program's mission, goals and
objectives, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at noon EDT.
Best Practices for Stroke Care and Becoming
a Comprehensive Stroke Center are coming in November and December.
Supported by an
independent educational grant from Stryker.
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Midwest Series for Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
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There are still a few spaces
left in the first seminars for the only stroke certification for occupational
and physical therapists.
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The Clinical Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS™)
certification consists of a rigorous series of live seminars followed by an
online certification examination.
To register for the
Midwest series in Naperville, Ill., beginning Sept. 22, or for other locations,
go to http://www.rehablab.org/csrs.html.
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Support Group Leaders
Refer your stroke survivors and their caregivers to a new webinar on transportation after a stroke. Join Karen Wolf-Branigin from Easter Seals on Aug. 23 at noon EDT.
Share Your Expertise
National Stroke Association is always looking for faculty for educational programs. Would you or someone you know be interested in presenting on one of these upcoming topics:
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Dosage and frequency in stroke rehabilitation therapy
- Acute interventional management
- Best care practices for stroke patients
- Using stroke data for quality improvement
- Optimizing care beyond the stroke team
Please contact Denise Henasey.
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