1. Pediatric Therapy Outpatient OrientationBy
Missy Bryan OTR, Lindsey Ham OTR,
Heidi Kessler PT, Jennifer Pearson OTR, and
Rachel Zoeller PT

2. Purpose / Question
Orientation for Outpatient Rehabilitation had not been updated recently. Needs for reorganization had been identified in the needs assessment as well as from employee complaints.

3. Process Committee met frequently over 6 month time period
Team divided sections, gathered information, and organized information
Team split information in three binders to further organize orientation information
Departmental Resources
Clinical Resources
Licensure and Practice Act (PT/OT)

4. Outcome Departmental Resources (divided into three sub-sections)
VUMC/VCH phone numbers, Veritas, procedural forms
Computers
Physiotools, documentation, TEIDs)
Performance
Performance evaluations, rewards and recognition, compentencies, CAP

5. Outcomes Cont.
Clinical/Procedural Resources (divided into three sub-sections)
Equipment
Available equipment for clinical use, chargeables, DME information
Procedures
documentation, scheduling, billing
Resources
Community information, staff therapist information, vendor information

6. Outcomes Cont. Licensure and Practice Act
Tennessee Practice and licensure/continuing education requirements for PT/OT