Episode Summary
Do you struggle with self-care as an OT practitioner? Working in this field is hard and especially with all the changes that have happened recently given the pandemic, I know many OT practitioners have been struggling during this time. Today I’m bringing on Nancy aka the Lovelyy OT to share her experience working in a skilled nursing facility and why it’s so important that we focus on our own self-care as healthcare providers.
Show Notes
Nancy and Sarah discuss:
- Her work in a skilled nursing facility
- Best advice from a resident that she has received
- Her role as an OT in a skilled nursing facility
- Navigating insurance
- Changes to her role because of the Covid-19 pandemic
- The impact of the pandemic on her patients and herself
- Recognizing the importance of self-care as a healthcare professional
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