AOTA's 1-Minute Update, January 22, 2008




				This issue sponsored by Renown Health January 22, 2008
		Click pictures below for details. AOTA's Online Career Center Imagine the Possibilities! AOTA's 88th Annual Conference & Expo Long Beach, California April 10-13, 2008 Pre-Conference Institutes, April 9 Save With Early Registration 'Til Feb. 13! Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Driving: Transition From Driver to Passenger Web-Based Extended Replay Through January 31 Now Available! Occupational Therapy Services for Children and Youth Under IDEA, 3rd Edition Links AOTA.org News Member Services Students Consumer Info Scope of Practice Advertising
				AOTA Announces 2008 Awards and Recognitions Recipients The AOTA Recognitions Committee has announced the 2008 Awards and Recognitions recipients, who are honored for their significant contributions to the profession. Read more. New York Times Features Occupational Therapy and Brain Injury The New York Times recently featured a day in the life of Jodi Levin, 23, an occupational therapist on the brain injury unit of the Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation. "Coaching the Comeback" illustrates the unique contributions of occupation therapy, the goals of rehabilitation, and the healing power of humor and compassion in preparing clients and their families for the journey ahead. You won't want to miss this article! Read more. Occupational Therapy Makes U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Careers" List The future looks bright for occupational therapy! The career of occupational therapist has made the U.S. News & World Report list of 31 "Best Careers 2008." The job of an occupational therapy consultant was also listed as a "smart specialty." Read more. Vote Online in the 2008 Elections! Make your voice heard in the AOTA General Election and the Assembly of Student Delegates (ASD) Elections through February 20. The SIS Elections will end January 31. By voting, you support the leadership and important work of your Association. Please vote today! Read more. Evidence Byte: New International OT Database Evidence-based resources and tools for OT have been added to JBI COnNECT, a Web site maintained by the Joanna Briggs Institute in Australia. The site's information is aimed at facilitating clinical decision making at the point-of-care. Resources include databases of best practices, systematic reviews, and a patient outcomes program. A subscription is required. Read more. Emergency Preparedness for People With Disabilities A new federal Web site provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency. Guidance and resources are also available for health care providers, caregivers, and other groups. Read more. Scope of Practice Issues Update E-Newsletter Can an OT make specific nutritional recommendations as part of his or her practice? The answer to this question, plus updates about OTA licensure efforts in Virginia, OT and behavioral health in Kentucky, and more, are in this month's newsletter. Read more. Medicare & Reimbursement News The Medicare Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) has been extended through 2008. AOTA advocated for and successfully attained eligibility for OTs in private practice to report on eight quality measures this year. CMS released additional information for providers. Read more. Therapy Cap Exceptions: On January 16, CMS issued policy guidance to assist therapists in navigating the therapy cap exceptions process, along with a Medlearn Matters article. Read more. Announcements *Seeking New AJOT* Editor-in-Chief** This July marks the end of Mary Corcoran's 5-year term as editor of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy. AOTA is searching for a new editor to continue her good work in advancing the journal as a leader in publishing high-quality OT research. Applicants are urged to apply by February 1, 2008. Read more. Let Us Know How AOTA Has Made a Difference AOTA staff are always inspired when a member tells us how they improved their reimbursement rate, client outcomes, community visibility, or even job satisfaction by using AOTA resources. To celebrate OT Month, OT Practice will publish these stories in its April 14 issue. If you would like to participate, send a 250-word (or less) answer to "Why are you a member of AOTA?" to otpractice@aota.org by February 4. Issue Sponsor Renown Health is a community-based, world-class integrated health network whose passion for our people is as great as our passion for our patients. www.renown.org To change or update your e-mail address, go to Member Services and edit your membership information or send e-mail address changes to members@aota.org. Copyright and Reprint Information Copyright © 2008, by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. All rights reserved. U.S. federal copyright law protects all material in this newsletter. It may not be reprinted in any form, redistributed electronically to persons who are not AOTA members, or posted on any Web site without explicit written permission from AOTA, Inc. View our copyright and reprint information.
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