Agenda

All Exhibits, Presentations and Refreshments are Complimentary

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Monday, November 14, 2011

6:30 pm – Midnight	Rock-in-ovations SOLD OUT Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel 901 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON M9W 1J5
Join us for an evening of food, fun and laughter. The evening’s events will include:
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 6:30 pm – Midnight 6:30 pm – Midnight	Dinner DJ & Dancing Cash Bar

	Thank you to Maple Leaf Wheelchair Mfg. for generously supporting Rock-in-ovations.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Participant Knowledge: - - - Conference Objectives Participants at this conference will: Attend clinical workshops relevant to their practice area Discuss clinical issues with the speakers and other participants Discover the latest products available for their clients Network with their peers, clinical experts, health care providers and others Explore innovative approaches to practice issues


Concurrent Workshops – November 15

8:00 am – 9:00 am	Continental Breakfast and Trade Show

8:00 am – 5:00 pm	Trade Show
	This year’s Trade Show, with more than 100 exhibiting companies, will highlight home medical supplies and equipment; mobility and seating products; lift positioning transfer solutions; support surfaces; respiratory care; van conversions and many more home health care products.

9:00 am –9:15 am	Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 am – 10:15 am	Keynote Speaker
	Mike Lipkin Surprise is the new expected. Uncertainty is the new certainty. Disruption is the new continuity. Everything is up for grabs all the time. But there is a logic to the chaos. The best people grasp the pattern of sustained change transforming their industries. They’re boldly going where their competitors are afraid to follow. They’re confident, committed and connected. And they’re magnetized to the organizations that reflect their vision for themselves. As the President of Environics/Lipkin, Mike Lipkin literally spends his life in conversation with the Best and the Brightest. In partnership with Environics Research, one of Canada’s leading research houses, Mike tracks the trends transforming the way Canadians live, work and play.
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm	Posters on Display

10:15 am – 11:30 am	Refreshments and Trade Show
Refreshments Sponsored by:

10:30 am – 11:30 am	Concurrent Workshops

	Ethics and Professionalism in a Changing World

	Support Surface Selection: A Practice Evaluation

	Head Positioning: Problems or Possibilities?

	How to Get the Results You Need from Your Seating and Mobility Assessment

10:45 am – 11:45 am	Concurrent Workshops

	License Removal, Driving Assessments and the Process of Reacquisition

	Power Mobility and Seating for the Client with ALS ... The Earlier the Better

	Guidelines for Addressing Elder Abuse/Mistreatment

11:45 am – 12:45 pm	Concurrent Workshops

	Simply Case Studies

	Support Surface Selection: A Practice Evaluation

	Make it Accessible: Practical Ideas for Home Modifications

	How to Get the Results You Need from Your Seating and Mobility Assessment

11:45 am – 2:00 pm	Buffet Luncheon and Trade Show
Delegate Luncheon Sponsored by:

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm	Concurrent Workshops

	Head Positioning: Problems or Possibilities?

	Minimizing Bed Entrapment Risk in Long Term Care Homes

	Ethics and Professionalism in a Changing World

	It’s Much More than “Just” a Wheelchair and a Cushion ... Let’s Find a Way to Influence Wheelchair and Seating Service Excellence

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm	Concurrent Workshops

	Top Ten Recent Changes in the Field of Driver Rehabilitation

	We Lift You Up: Safe and Effective Lift Options for the Home

	Guidelines for Addressing Elder Abuse/Mistreatment

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm	Concurrent Workshops

	Simply Case Studies

	Minimizing Bed Entrapment Risk in Long Term Care Homes

	Power Mobility and Seating for the Client with ALS ... The Earlier the Better

2:30 pm – 5:00 pm	Refreshments and Trade Show

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm	Concurrent Workshops

	Make it Accessible: Practical Ideas for Home Modifications

	We Lift You Up: Safe and Effective Lift Options for the Home

	Key Topics in Rehabilitation for Persons with Obesity

	Assistive Devices Program Update



Workshops

Ethics and Professionalism in a Changing World This presentation will define professionalism, ethical behaviour and how these characteristics impact our assistive technology industry. Practical examples of how all team members work together and ensure ethical and professional behaviour will be the focus of the presentation. Hypothetical and real situations will be presented and the challenges of incorporating standards of practice and other guidelines will be discussed. Brenlee Mogul-Rotman , B.Sc.O.T., ATP, OT Reg (Ont), Occupational Therapist, Toward Independence Objectives/Outcomes: The attendee will be able to define and distinguish between professionalism, ethics, standards of practice, licensure and credentialing. The attendee will understand his/her role within the rehab team and ensure intervention in a professional and appropriate manner, within his/her scope of practice. The attendee will better understand the impact and challenges of maintaining ethics and professionalism on a daily basis with our current industry changes and limitations to funding and services.

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Support Surface Selection: A Practice Evaluation How do you know if a therapeutic support surface is "right" for an individual client? A practice evaluation was conducted on the Therapeutic Support Surface Algorithm as part of a larger mattress replacement program. Come hear what we learned, and discover how this applies to you and your clients. Julia Pereira, BA Kin, BHSc OT, Occupational Therapist, Louis Brier Home and Hospital Linda Norton, OT Reg.(ONT), MScCH, National Education, Shoppers Home Health Care Objectives/Outcomes: Explore choosing therapeutic support surfaces not just for individual clients, but for facilities Discover the results of our practice evaluation Apply the lessons we learned to their own practice setting

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Head Positioning: Problems or Possibilities? Positioning of the head can provide challenges to clinicians developing seating and mobility solutions. It is vital that we attempt to position each client’s head not only for postural alignment and organ function but also for optimal social and environmental interaction. This session will utilize case studies and hands-on equipment selection and adjustment to illustrate common head positioning issues and develop strategies for successful solutions. *Kathryn Fisher*, B.Sc.(OT), ATP, Clinical Educator, Seating and Mobility Specialist, Shoppers Home Health Care Objectives/Outcomes: Participants will understand basic principles of seating and positioning Participants will identify and problem solve issues with head positioning Participants will develop strategies to create head positioning systems for clients with complex needs

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How to Get the Results You Need from Your Seating and Mobility Assessment This workshop will take the clinician through the thought process of a seating and mobility assessment. The presenters will share valuable strategies and experiences that help them determine the mobility aid and seating system that meets their clients’ needs in every domain of their daily life. Andree Gauthier, Occupational Therapist, Toronto Rehab Marlene Holder, Physiotherapist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Objectives/Outcomes: Introduce the clinician to the process involved in assessing their client. Provide practical tips on why to ask questions and how to get the information needed from the various sources. The clinician will gain knowledge on how to use the assessment findings to match the equipment parameters to their clients’ needs.

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License Removal, Driving Assessments and the Process of Reacquisition License revocation is not necessarily age or diagnosis related. OTs need to consider not only the safety of the driver, but the safety of the general public as well. Come explore the issues in driver rehabilitation as driving is the ultimate activity of daily living. Terry Ginzburg, BA., BSc. (O.T.), OT Reg (Ont.), Clinical Director, DriveAgain Remo Minichiello, Driving Instructor, CDRS, Owner, DriveAgain Objectives/Outcomes: Understand process of license removal and reacquisition Understand the implications of license removal for the client Be familiar with the Driving Assessment and Rehab process

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Power Mobility and Seating for the Client with ALS ... The Earlier the Better A timely seating and mobility assessment including collaboration with other disciplines is imperative for the client with ALS to ensure the best outcome. Using a review of the literature and case studies this presentation will identify required key components in power mobility and seating systems for the client with ALS. Tricia Illman, OT Reg. (Ont.), Occupational Therapist, Adult Wheelchair & Seating Clinic, Hamilton Health Sciences Wes Greenaway, OTA/PTA, Mobility Consultant, Shoppers Home Health Care Objectives/Outcomes: Be able to list several key components of power mobility and seating systems that are indicated for the client with ALS. Be able to critically compare at least two power mobility and seating manufacturers equipment, as applied to the identified key components required for the client with ALS. Be able to recognize the importance of consultation with other health care professionals (i.e. other Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and Respiratory Therapists) prior to finalizing the recommendations of power mobility and seating systems for the client with ALS.

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Guidelines for Addressing Elder Abuse/Mistreatment Occupational therapists are often in positions to detect and manage situations of elder abuse/mistreatment. This presentation will introduce a national guideline document for occupational therapists that will provide information regarding elder abuse, including primary indicators, prevention, assessment, intervention protocols, relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and resources for older adults. Janet Craik, Occupational Therapist, Director of Professional Practice, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Alison Douglas, Occupational Therapist, CAOT Elder Abuse Project Coordinator, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Objectives/Outcomes: Participants will learn about a guideline document for occupational therapists to address elder abuse/mistreatment Participants will be able to locate guidelines document and related resources on www.caot.ca Participants will learn about detection and intervention, understand how to communicate with older adults who they suspect may be abused or are disclosing abuse

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Simply Case Studies Do contour, shape, size, performance, programming, and/or set-up make a difference when determining functionality as well as comfort and pressure management of a seating and mobility system? What happens when what is available doesn’t work, but you know that there is greater potential? Through the use of unique case studies, this session will review the decision-making process utilized in determining what seating or mobility system will work when “standard off-the-shelf systems” don’t. How do you know if you can change things? How do you know what is available? Can you modify, adapt and create new systems that allow your client to move or sit comfortably and functionally? We will take a look at the clinical presentation of a variety of clients, assessment/simulation data, and trial fittings required to achieve a final result. Utilization of “off-the-shelf” as well as custom configured systems will be explored throughout this session, as well as critical techniques utilized in achieving the desired end result. Sheila Buck, B.Sc.(OT), Reg. (Ont.), Occupational Therapist, Owner, Therapy NOW! Objectives/Outcomes: Identify parameters of seating/mobility devices related to asymmetrical shapes/limited physical capacity Increase awareness of the ability to modify systems to enhance function Understand techniques and measurements to utilize when creating custom modified systems.

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Make it Accessible: Practical Ideas for Home Modifications This presentation will focus on home modifications, outlining guidelines and standards as well as tricks and tips used when making accessibility recommendations. Commonly overlooked items that can significantly improve a person’s participation within their home environment and practical examples of how they have ‘made it accessible’ will be discussed. Lori Massie, BScOT, OTReg(NB), Occupational Therapist, Extra-Mural Program – Fredericton Unit Tara Forster, BScOT, OTReg(NB), Occupational Therapist, Extra-Mural Program – Fredericton Unit Nicole DeLong, MScOT, OTReg(NB), Occupational Therapist, Extra-Mural Program – Fredericton Unit Maura DuLong, BScOT, OTReg(NB), Occupational Therapist, Extra-Mural Program – Fredericton Unit Objectives/Outcomes: Briefly discuss funding for environmental modifications based on CMHC standards Offer practical solutions for making recommendations for home modifications Participants will have an increased understanding of the role that the environment plays in enabling occupation By the end of the presentation, the audience will gain familiarity with everyday solutions on how to modify a client’s environment to make it accessible

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Minimizing Bed Entrapment Risk in Long Term Care Homes As part of the Long Term Care Homes Act, home operators are responsible for addressing bed entrapment risks resulting from unsafe beds, rails and/or mattresses. This presentation will describe a standardized evaluation process, as well as entrapment reduction strategies to maintain resident safety. Margot McWhirter, OT Reg.(Ont), MA, Clinical Educator, Long Term Care Division, Shoppers Home Health Care Objectives/Outcomes: Outline the "seven zones of bed entrapment" and their associated risk Describe a process for evaluating high-risk residents and/or unsafe beds Review corrective measures for eliminating bed entrapment risks

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It’s Much More than "Just" a Wheelchair and a Cushion ... Let’s Find a Way to Influence Wheelchair and Seating Service Excellence Are you interested in promoting the importance of wheelchair and seating services? Do you see a need for a type of standard of practice, or advanced practice in wheelchair and seating services? Come join this discussion exploring changing "It’s just ..." to "It is more than". The formation of a provincial seating interest group will also be discussed. Deborah Cox, Occupational Therapist, Adult Wheelchair and Seating Clinic, Hamilton Health Sciences Linda Norton, OT Reg.(ONT), MScCH, National Education, Shoppers Home Health Care Objectives/Outcomes: To bring together care providers with a common interest and goal for excellence in wheelchair and seating services. To start the development of a group of people/groups interested in influencing best practice model or standard for wheelchair and seating services. To initiate the movement towards a broadly acknowledged standard of excellence for wheelchair and seating services.

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This workshop will be presented one time only. Top Ten Recent Changes in the Field of Driver Rehabilitation There have been several changes in the Driver Rehabilitation industry including advances in methods of screening and evaluating at-risk drivers and advances in assistive technologies for clients with physical impairments. These important changes and their impact will be discussed. Beth Crystal, BSc OT(c), Occupational Therapist, Saint Elizabeth Health Care – Driver Assessment and Training Services Shah Baqar, BSc OT (c), Occupational Therapist, Saint Elizabeth Health Care – Driver Assessment and Training Services Objectives/Outcomes: Be aware of new methods to screen and evaluate 'at-risk' drivers Be exposed to advances in assistive technologies available for clients with physical impairments wishing to drive independently Understand major legislative changes affecting the industry that have taken place Learn how to access driving related assessments and treatment for their clients

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We Lift You Up: Safe and Effective Lift Options for the Home New regulations requiring a “zero” or “minimal lift” policy are becoming standard procedures in hospitals and long term care facilities, as well as private home care organizations. No longer is the health care provider required to bear the risk of injury associated with manually lifting, carrying and transferring their patients. This presentation will describe a variety of “no lift” options and situations in a “ceiling lift 101” format. Slings will also be addressed briefly as part of this presentation. Mandy Dorans, John Bragdon, Deanna Ferguson, Shoppers Home Health Care Objectives/Outcomes: Identify and define the difference between a Transfer and a Lift. Distinguish differences between Floor and Ceiling lifts Determine the criteria for identifying the most suitable lift to use for the particular transfer. Discover how to determine what type of ceiling lift you need

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This workshop will be presented one time only. Key Topics in Rehabilitation for Persons with Obesity This workshop will target rehabilitation scientists and practitioners interested in exploring evidence and practice for persons with obesity. Participants in this session will spend time in a large group session reviewing and discussing the following topics: environmental assessment; seating and mobility; wound and skin care and; self-care and self-management. Mary Forhan, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor, McMaster University Lili Liu, PhD, Chair of Occupational Therapy Program, University of Alberta Pam Hung, Occupational Therapist, Alberta Health Services Nicole Grudinski, Occupational Therapist, Wound Care Specialist, Alberta Health Services Kathryn Fisher, B.Sc.(OT), ATP, Clinical Educator, Seating and Mobility Specialist, Shoppers Home Health Care Objectives/Outcomes: Identify environmental barriers that limit participation for persons with obesity and strategies for change. Gain experience in assessment for the prescription of seating and mobility devices for children and adults with obesity Learn about the management of factors impairing wound healing in adults with obesity. Raise awareness and solutions for self-care issues associated with obesity.

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This workshop will be presented one time only. Assistive Devices Program Update A series of case studies will be used to illustrate the process for completing successful ADP mobility applications for clients requiring high technology wheelchairs. From prescription to funding applications, this session will help to answer your questions about the Central Equipment Pool for High Technology Wheelchairs. Ian Lowe, Senior Program Coordinator, Assistive Devices Program, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Linda Norton, OT Reg.(ONT), MScCH, National Education, CEP Liaison, Shoppers Home Health Care

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