Episode 207: Elevating ICU Culture, Practice, and Outcomes Through Verticalization Therapy

What does verticalization therapy look like at the bedside? What does it take to get the entire ICU team engaged in optimizing verticalization beds? Jessica Cafferty, OTR/L and Jennifer Babb, PT, DPT join us to share case studies and insights into verticalization therapy in their ICUs! Episode Transcription [00:00:00] This is the walking home from

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Episode 206: Humanizing the Neuro ICU with Compassion, Teamwork, and Verticalization Therapy

Episode 206: Humanizing the Neuro ICU with Compassion, Teamwork, and Verticalization Therapy

With the complex mobility needs of patients in the neuro ICU, how did Dr. Tarek Dakakni standardize patient standing for 8 hrs a day? As acting medical director, how did Dr. Dakakni bring all disciplines together to customize care and optimize outcomes for each patient as a person? Dr. Dakakni joins us now to share

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Episode 204: The Power of Communication During Non-invasive Ventilation to Transform Comfort and Outcomes

Episode 204: The Power of Communication During Non-invasive Ventilation to Transform Comfort and Outcomes

A key part of symptom management, agitation management, and humanizing care is communication. Throughout the podcast, we have discussed non-verbal communication during mechanical ventilation. But what about non-invasive ventilation? How does the inability to communicate impact care, patient experience, and outcomes for patient on BIPAP? Dr. Ian Wong shares with us his research and innovation

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Episode 201 Fighting for the Role and Power of Occupational Therapy in the ICU

Episode 201: Fighting for the Role and Power of Occupational Therapy in the ICU

Amanda shares her journey, starting from her field placement at Vanderbilt, which shaped her career path, to her current focus on early mobility and cognitive care in the ICU. She discusses the innovative approaches she has championed, including mobilizing patients early, even building protocols for cognitive assessments. Amanda also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration

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Episode 199 Awake, Communicative, Autonomous, and Mobile- A Survivor and Nurse’s Experience

Episode 199: Awake, Communicative, Autonomous, and Mobile- A Survivor and Nurse’s Experience

When Molly suffered a severe stroke requiring mechanical ventilation and an EVD, what did Kaira do to prevent further neurological injury? What role did Molly’s ability to communicate while intubated play in her survival? Molly and Kaira both join us to share their perspectives from both sides of the ICU bed. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton:

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Episode 198: Age Friendly Care in the ICU- Riding the Wave of 4Ms

Episode 198: Age Friendly Care in the ICU- Riding the Wave of 4Ms

CMS is rolling out a new initiative to require hospitals to have age-friendly care: 4Ms. This means that we must prioritize: Medications, Mentation, Mobility, and What Matters. Karen Mack, DNP, MBA, APRN, executive director at NICHE, shares with us how leverage age-friendly care in advocating for Awake and Walking ICUs! Episode Transcription Kali Dayton: [00:00:00]

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