Interprofessional Teamwork—Inception, Execution & Collaboration

Interprofessional Teamwork—Inception, Execution & CollaborationDESCRIPTION The sudden and world altering COVID 19 pandemic thrust the medical community into the spotlight. Medical facilities, interprofessional care providers and patients had to instantaneously shift their practice, guidelines and expectations. This webinar will follow the journey of one acute inpatient rehabilitation unit from the inception of their COVID 19 unit to the present day highlighting the successes and opportunities for change along the

DESCRIPTION
The sudden and world-altering COVID-19 pandemic thrust the medical community into the spotlight. Medical facilities, interprofessional care providers and patients had to instantaneously shift their practice, guidelines and expectations. This webinar will follow the journey of one acute inpatient rehabilitation unit from the inception of their COVID-19 unit to the present day highlighting the successes and opportunities for change along the way. Interprofessional research and case studies will be discussed to reinforce the collaborative nature of the COVID-19 unit as well as demonstrate opportunities to be prepared for future situations of crises. 

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Define the roles of team members within the COVID unit
2. Discuss research that required interprofessional collaboration to determine best practice for novel diagnosis
3. Analyze decisions made by team at inception of unit versus current practice
4. Synthesize knowledge for improved planning and prediction for interprofessional collaboration for future challenges

INSTRUCTOR
Kathleen Webler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Nurses:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Release Date 1/9/2023, Expiration Date 6/30/2027. 

Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05360. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapists:

The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours.  Approval #216-000069

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 10/30/2025.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathologists

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP                                 Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT                            Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT                                                   Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC             Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Kathleen Webler, MS, CCC-SLP, MSCS                    Has nothing to disclose. 

ACADEMY POLICIES
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