Episode 55: Special Episode: Adult Teletherapy Resources
This special podcast episode and resource list below are in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our service delivery.
Watch the entire 7 hours Here:
The Adult portion is session 3 (out of 4).
This episode features the telepractice expertise of Tina Babajanians, MS, CCC-SLP, Joy Musser, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Bill Conners, MA, CCC-SLP.
topics covered:
The pros and cons of using teletherapy with adults
Insurance considerations, licensing issues, technical troubleshooting
Structure of a therapy session
Completing evaluations via teletherapy
Utilizing digital resources, apps, and more during teletherapy sessions
Special considerations for patients with cognitive deficits
Listen to the one hour talk by clicking below!
(available on podcast platforms as well)
Resources:
dysphagia telepractice resources
Georgia Malandraki’s I-EAT lab at Purdue University: “This webpage serves as a resource guide with practical recommendations for clinicians who want to consider adapting their practices and adopt telehealth solutions for dysphagia management both ethically and safely.”
Speech Pathology Australia has an incredible library of telepractice resources!
Includes videos for conducting adult and pediatric dysphagia assessments via virtual visits.
This is a treasure trove of resources! Check it out!
Dr. Liz Ward, Dr. Clare Burns, and Madeline Raatz have provided exceptional access to information with these resources:
Gold Mines of Therapy tools and more resources
Coronavirus Links for Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists Provided by Therapy Insights. Multiple links to free resources
COVID-19: Resources for SLPs and patients Hosted by Eat, Speak, Think
AAC communication tools for patients with COVID-19 at Patient Provider Communication website.
Mirroring Apps on a Computer Screen for Use in Telepractice or Video Calls: a resource from Megan Sutton’s Tactus Therapy Apps & website (a treasure trove of aphasia therapy resources - pro tip: join the email list, you won’t regret it). “Zoom has the option to share a mobile device, and you can connect your iPad to your Mac and show it in a Quicktime window and then share your screen."
Rinki Varindani Desai regularly updates this link related to all things teletherapy for the adult population: bit.ly/SLPTeleMarch2020 (links to Facebook, just FYI) Check it out for info on reimbursement, resources, and more. It’s jam packed with very helpful resources.
Here are some of Rinki’s Links:
1) Free Recorded Webinar organized by #ASHASIG13: Clinical conversations about how COVID-19 has impacted dysphagia management across a variety of healthcare settings in the United States. This is the "Dysphagia Town Hall" many ASHA members have asked about. Click here to watch: https://bit.ly/SIG13CovidChat
2) The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's COVID-19 SLP Healthcare Service Delivery Resource Page: https://www.asha.org/SLP/healthcare/SLP-Service-Delivery-Considerations-in-Health-Care-During-Coronavirus/
3) Dysphagia Research Society's COVID-19 Resource Page: https://www.dysphagiaresearch.org/page/COVID-19Resources
telehealth Platforms
Before using the following platforms, ensure they have a HIPAA compliant BAA (Business Associate Agreement).
Skype for business
Updox
Vsee
Zoom for Healthcare
doxy.me
Google G Suite Hangouts Meet
BlinkSesssion
TheraPlatform
TheraV
Simple Practice
TheraNest
Check out Jill Shook’s “How to choose a telepractice platform”
New! starting April 2020!
A brand new limited-edition webinar and podcast is being released to focus on Teletherapy and the SLP! Click the button below to learn more and see the line up of speakers!
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