Episode 4: Eval & Treatment with the Trach & Vent Population in LTACs with Jen Hurst MS, CCC-SLP
“I LOVE collaborating”
The conclusion of our discussion on the trach and vent population takes us through typical evaluation and treatment steps. Throughout part 1 and 2 of our discussion, a theme emerged…. collaboration. It became apparent to me that when working with medically fragile patients, coordinating your efforts with stakeholders is paramount. Discuss your plan of care with the dietician, the pulmonologist, the respiratory therapist, the nurse. Everyone needs to be on the same page and the best way to do that is in front of that person - having a face to face discussion. Which brings me to my reaction during the podcast:
“I just broke out in a cold sweat”
Hijinks aside, collaborating with coworkers outside of my SLP bubble has been challenging for me. But once I get over myself, deal with feeling uncomfortable, and just DO it, I am so much more effective as an SLP because of collaboration and building excellent working relationships with my colleagues. I mean, I’m still not done, I have more work to do in this area… but the results speak for themselves. So get out there and collaborate!
“We know more than we give ourselves credit for”
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Music: Siren by Kuromaru