Care in Motion Podcast
Care in Motion is a weekly podcast created by and for home health clinicians. Hosted by a team of experienced "road warriors," including Lisa, Dan, and Brendan, it focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities of providing healthcare in patients' homes.
The series explores four key pillars of home healthcare:
- Safety: Best practices for clinician and patient security
- Efficiency: Time management, scheduling, and productivity strategies
- Clinical Topics: Treatment approaches and patient care techniques
- Career & Compensation: Professional development and work-life balance
With a conversational and relatable style, the hosts share their combined decades of experience in home health, offering practical tips, candid discussions about real-world challenges, and solutions for common pain points like scheduling, documentation, and setting patient expectations.
The podcast particularly emphasizes efficiency and work-life balance. It acknowledges the demanding nature of home health work while providing strategies for delivering quality care without burnout. The hosts' easy rapport and willingness to share successes and challenges create an authentic resource for new and experienced home health professionals.
"Care in Motion" serves as both a practical guide and a supportive community for clinicians navigating the unique world of home healthcare delivery. Get Free Resources: https://careinmotion.co/learning-center/
Care in Motion Podcast
Care in Motion Podcast Ep008: Reachers, Sock Aids & Wine Glasses: OT Makena Forster on the Art of Home Health Adaptation
This episode of "Care in Motion Podcast" showcases the podcast's ongoing commitment to representing all home health disciplines by welcoming our special guest Occupational Therapist Makena Forster OTD, OTR/L. As a graduate of Rocky Mountain College's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program with experience in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation, Makena helps highlight the podcast's inclusive mission covering PT, OT, and SLP perspectives. The conversation explores the unique perspectives and contributions OTs bring to home health teams, emphasizing the practical, functional focus of their work. McKenna discusses how she evaluates patients' ability to perform daily activities in their actual living environments and problem-solves environmental modifications. The group discusses the complementary relationship between PT and OT in home health, challenges like equipment ordering in rural settings, and essential tools for home health OTs (including the infamous reachers and sock aids). They also clarify misconceptions about OTs as "shower ladies," emphasizing their role in teaching independence rather than simply providing care.
Care in Motion" is a weekly podcast for home health clinicians hosted by experienced professionals. The show explores four key areas: safety, efficiency, clinical topics, and career development. With practical advice and real-world stories, the hosts share strategies for balancing quality patient care with professional sustainability. Through candid discussions about challenges like scheduling, documentation, and setting boundaries, the podcast offers valuable insights for both new and veteran home health providers while making the daily commute between patients more entertaining and educational.
Hosted by Dan Catuccio, Dan Haggerty, Brendan Kirby, Lisa Thompson