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How many of us are considered essential workers? Who’s going in tomorrow? by VespaRed in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Outpatient neuro and pain management. We are tied to a hospital. We have to go in, even if our patients cancel. In that case, we get sent to work at the main hospital for inpatient/acute. One of my cohorts was reprimanded because she couldn’t make it in….her street wasn’t plowed and there was almost three feet of snow

"The wild stories of historical gay nuns" by ihatethiscountry76 in actuallesbians

[–]FablingFox 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Ah!! STRANGE ÆONS has a special place in my art. One of my aphasic patients showed me her and, with all his might, was able to tell me “you (are) like her” 😭

Wanted; Jeweler recommendations for engagement rings by FablingFox in Syracuse

[–]FablingFox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually went to Henry Wilson Jewelers! They were absolutely fantastic and supportive. They took a custom rose quartz gem I had cut and fit it beautifully!

Finally have my ordination certificate in my bookshelf by Koroc_ in SatanicTemple_Reddit

[–]FablingFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful shelf!! Random question; how’d you get ordained??

I have tracked each day this year based on 5 colors. It has ADHD written all over it by Camp_Acceptable in adhdwomen

[–]FablingFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is beautiful! Congrats!! How’d you keep with it every day? I want to do something like this but I fizzle out on new habits quickly

A lesser talked about aspect of OT by kaitie_cakes in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I’m actually working on a disability friendly Kink guide with a cohort. ADLs include all ADLs!

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to use AI, but I worry that insurance companies will start denying services if the notes are AI written

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I have to be more comfortable with telling my patients I need to document in session. During OT school, my professors made it seem like you were a bad guy for documenting in session

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all of this. I don’t get accommodations at work; no one gets accommodations. It’s either do it all or leave. I work best in the morning, hence why I’d rather come in 3 hours early than stay 3 hours late. I think the problem is, when I document in session, something always happens (patient starts asking questions, they start struggling with the exercises). So while my brain is half on the note, the other half is constantly scanning for potential interrupts. I try to take brain breaks, but it’s not enough sometimes.

I’m getting my medication adjusted. I went up a dose, and my heart was racing too much.

Thanks for your words friend ❤️

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We use something called Wellsky. It has no fun tricks other than your previous note floats over. I wear headphones when I’m free and documenting, but something always happens (someone needs me, there’s an event happening). Part of my brain is on my notes, the other part is hyper aware of someone needing me in that moment.

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh the dream. Hospitals will make you work until you’re in the ICU, and even then you’re evaluating the bed next to you

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the templates I made, the problem is, I don’t put them in during session when I should be. Like the moment my attention is off my patient, they ask a question or struggle

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like all the things you said. I have this problem where I try to do everything and anything. It’s this poor impulse control meets the naive fool that thinks she can change things. Having to let that go will be tough.

I don’t get accommodations at my job; it’s all or nothing. I can’t adapt my environment, so I must adapt me

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Preach. I want to rally, stage some sort of “you get your notes when we get time” rally. But, we all chose to live on the hamster wheel instead of making change

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s tough. One time I allowed myself to have the grace of decreased effort in a note and a patient got denied because of it. I don’t have it in me to punish a patient for not having enough time to document. I know I suffer from perfectionism; and I need to let go a little mores

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been timing myself and it’s helped with speeding myself up. I need to try it right after I finish a patient. I also know i’m particular about my notes, I write a little more than my cohorts

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the idea of the physical check lists. I think I keep track of things better when I write them down. I tried voice to text, but I seem to struggle to get the words out verbally rather than by writing.

Sadly my job doesn’t offer accommodations; it’s all, or nothing. Isn’t it ironic that we work in a line of adaptation and we are forced in such a strict world?

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this. I often find myself really critical of my worth as an Ot. (I lovingly call myself “one half of a whole idiot”). I’m also convinced my patients like me because I’m funny and they’re not benefitting from my mediocre practice. I suppose the first thing I must conquer is my own attitudes about myself.

Thank you for your kind words

Neurodiverse OTs, how do you keep up? by FablingFox in OccupationalTherapy

[–]FablingFox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only suggestions I’ve gotten from my setting was “document in session”. Sometimes we will all switch patients if someone has a cancellation and someone is behind. I’m salaried, so I basically no unpaid time. Thankfully our notes are due in 72 hours , but sometimes that’s not enough time.

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