The AOTA Adult Rehabilitation will take place in person in Cleveland, OH, September 13-14, 2024, with pre-conference sessions on September 12. All conference sessions will be held at the The Westin Cleveland Downtown.

Early rates end on August 19 at 11:59 pm ET
Full: $355 member/$590 nonmember

Regular rates start on August 20
Full: $390 member/$605 nonmember

Daily Rates
Friday: $240 member/$330 nonmember
Saturday: $205member/$280 nonmember

Pre-conference Rates
Pre-conference #1: $75 member/$100 nonmember
Pre-conference #2: 75 member/$100 nonmember

Cancellation/Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your Conference registration, notify AOTA by email at conference@aota.org. A 15% processing fee will be applied to all cancellation requests made through August 29, 2024. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after August 29, 2024, or for “no-shows.” Substitutions are accepted with written notice. Send questions regarding this policy to conference@aota.org or call AOTA at 301-652-2682.

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PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION #1 
Strengthening Occupational Therapy Practitioners' Role in Post-Acute Care Environments Through Purposeful Activities

• Thursday, September 12 | 12:00 pm-2:00 pm ET
• Rates: $75 member/$100 nonmember
• Earn 2.00 contact hours

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS
The session will concentrate on techniques for occupational therapy practitioners in post-acute care to enhance our roles through purposeful activities, and underscore our contributions within the IDT in achieving optimal patient outcomes.

SPEAKERS
Sabrena McCarley, OTR/L, FAOTA, Transitional Care Management, Santa Ana, CA
Linda Riccio, OT/L, Transitional Care Management, Marion, IN

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION #2 
Addressing Functional Cognition in Acute, Inpatient, and Subacute Rehabilitation Settings: The Value of the Occupational Therapy Practitioner

• Thursday, September 12 | 3:00 pm-5:00 pm ET
• Rates: $75 member/$100 nonmember
• Earn 2.00 contact hours

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS
This workshop will focus on functional cognitive approaches, assessments, and intervention ideas to support evaluation and treatment of impaired cognition within the context of participation in occupations to support positive discharge outcomes.

SPEAKERS
Jenna Nguyen, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CSRS, CDP, Encompass Health, York, PA

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Friday, September 13, 2024

9:00 am–10:00 am
Concurrent 101 | Documenting Functional Cognition to Reflect Occupational Therapy’s Unique Role in Treatment and Assessment
Documenting occupational therapy's unique contributions to the assessment and treatment of patients with functional cognition deficits differentiates our role from other disciplines. Examples from an EMR modification project will be offered.

Speaker: Elizabeth Cardell, PhD, OTR/L, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Contributing Authors: Shalyn Hample, OTR/L; and Neil Scott, MOT, OTR/L; and Kristen French, OTR/L

Concurrent 102 | Applying the Phases of the Emergency Management Cycle to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility: How Ready are you to Fill That Gap?
Occupational therapy practitioners employed in the acute rehabilitation setting are charged with preparing clients and their caregivers for safe and maximal independent community re-entry, but how often do they include emergencies and disasters?

Speaker: Mary Schmitz, OTD, OT/L, Mohave Valley Elementary School District #16, Lorain, OH

10:15 am–11:15 am
Concurrent 103 | Utilization of Performance-Based Functional Cognitive Assessments to Support the Occupational Therapy Process in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
This session will provide education and resources to incorporate performance-based measures of functional cognition to inform evaluation, intervention, and discharge plans, and support professional development and intraprofessional collaboration.

Speaker: Jenna Nguyen, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CSRS, CDP, Encompass Health, York, PA

Concurrent 104 | Addressing Seating and Positioning Needs of Geriatric Residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities Using Manual Wheelchairs and Accessories
Attendees will gain an understanding of the need, assessment, and interventions for addressing the ongoing manual wheelchair seating and positioning needs of short- and long-term-care residents.

Speaker: Gunjan Dhawan, Caton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, New York, NY

11:30am–12:30 pm
Concurrent 105 | From Bedside to Discharge—Addressing Cognition in Acute Care
This session will share current findings and trends of standardized cognitive tool use among Level 1 trauma centers as well as a structured approach to foster cognitive evaluation processes across various populations occupational therapy serves in acute care.

Speakers: Hannah Oldenburg, EdD, OTR/L, BCPR, University of Minnesota, Rochester, MN; Payton Friend, EdD, OTR/L

Contributing Author: Tamra Trenary, OTD, OTR/L

Concurrent 106 | Utilizing High-Intensity Occupation Training in Inpatient Rehabilitation for Neurological Populations
High-intensity training has roots in physical therapy research and has been shown to benefit outcomes and length of stay. This course will empower occupational therapy practitioners to expand their knowledge of high-intensity training and how to utilize this approach while facilitating occupation-based tasks.

Speakers: Elaine Brown-Porter, OTR/L, CSRS, ATP; and Megan Essman, OTR/L, both of Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC

1:45 pm–2:45 pm
Concurrent 107 | Hidden Cognitive Decline: The Link Between Chronic Metabolic Conditions and Cognitive Function in Occupational Therapy
Chronic diseases associated with metabolic conditions such as diabetes and obesity can directly correlate to impairments in cognitive functioning and lead to poorer outcomes in chronically ill adults. Occupational therapy is essential in identifying these declines early.

Speaker: Michelle McCann, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CBIS, PPSC, Duquesne University, Sewickley, PA

Concurrent 108 | Occupational Therapy Transformation: Establishing a Clinical Pathway for Acute Care Occupational Therapy
This session will share primary initiatives for effective utilization and best practices of occupational therapy through development of a clinical pathway. Successful change management processes will be examined within a multi-site health care system.

Speakers: Tara Wilde, OTR/L; and Jackie Dusing, OTR/L, both of Advocate Aurora Health, Downer's Grove, IL

3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Concurrent 109 | Scoping Review of Promoting Occupational Participation in Post-Concussion or Mild TBI Patients
This scoping review will analyze the prevalence and occupational disruption symptoms of patients with post-concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in promoting occupational participation using occupational therapy evidence-based practice assessments and interventions.

Speaker: Joahnes Gatdula, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM, ITOT, CNS, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Health Care, Los Angeles, CA

Concurrent 110 | From Concept to Creation: 3D Printing in Occupational Therapy Practice
Utilizing 3D printing in occupational therapy practice offers numerous benefits including customization, cost-effectiveness, patient engagement, improved functionality, collaboration opportunities, and environmental sustainability.

Speakers: Lucy Nhan Hosoda, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; and Marisa Hernandez

5:30 pm–6:15 pm
AOTA Town Hall
Come and have a dialogue with AOTA's Executive Director Katie Jordan, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA. AOTA wants to hear from you.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

8:00 am–9:00 am 
Concurrent 201 | Elevating Functional Cognition: A Comprehensive Case Management Strategy for Post-Acute Care 
This session will examine how comprehensive case management enhances cognition in post-acute care. Attendees will gain insights into structured frameworks that empower patients for functional improvements, safety, and quality of life. 

Speakers: Linda Riccio, OT/L, Transitional Care Management, Marion, IN; and Sabrena McCarley, OTR/L, FAOTA, Transitional Care Management, Santa Ana, CA 

Concurrent 202 | Empowering Post-Acute Care Practitioners: The Crucial Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Addressing Social Determinants of Health 
This session will explore social determinants of health and update practitioners in post-acute care on data collection, resources, and best practices for effective evaluations and interventions. 

Speaker: Sabrena McCarley, OTR/L, FAOTA, Transitional Care Management, Santa Ana, CA 

10:30 am–11:30 am 

Concurrent 203 | The Cognitive strategies for improving Health outcomes And Managing risk Post-Stroke (CHAMPS) Program Virtual Pilot and Feasibility Study 
Cognitive strategies for improving Health outcomes And Managing risk Post-Stroke (CHAMPS) addresses executive function deficits by delivering a meta-cognitive strategy training combined with education to address and reduce recurrent stroke risk. 

Speaker: Timothy Dionne, PhD, OTR/L; Suzanne Burns, PhD, OTR/L, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 

Concurrent 204 | Learning From Lived Experience: Following Content Creators With Disabilities 
Evidence based practice is the gold standard for guiding treatment but is largely based on the medical model. With expanding advocacy through social media, the disability community has become an accessible voice to learn from. 

Speakers: Samantha McKenna, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, Woods Services—Beechwood NeuroRehab, Langhorne, PA; and Samantha Mitchell, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, N/A, Philadelphia, PA 

1:00 pm–2:00 pm 

Concurrent 205 | Bringing Evidence-Based Practice to Reality: Everyday Partnerships Between Academic and Clinical Practitioners in Addressing Cognitive Assessment 
Practical connections between clinical sites and academia can improve utilization of evidence-based practice (EBP) cognitive assessment and practice by combining practice strengths of each partner in order to promote effective client-centered care. 

Speakers: Michelle McCann, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CBIS, PPSC; Erica Glaneman; and Mina Stollberg, all of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 
Contributing Author: Christine Fryer  

Concurrent 206 | Community Reintegration: A Holistic Approach to Neurorehabilitation 

Community reintegration in a neurorehabilitation setting is vital for facilitating independence and enhancing quality of life, using a client-centered approach that addresses physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors. 

Speakers: Kelsi Vik, OTR/L, Nielsen Rehab Hospital University of Utah, UT; and Devyn Langille 

2:15 pm–3:15 pm 
Concurrent 207 | A Brain Injury By Any Other Name: Vectors of Cognitive Decline Among General Medicine Populations in Acute Rehabilitation 
This session will provide a review of neuroanatomy relevant to functional cognition. It will feature a discussion of evidence linking common diagnoses with cognitive change, and include recommendations for occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and discharge planning. 

Speaker: Sarah Goldberg-o'Neil, M.S., OTR/L, CBIS, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC

Concurrent 208 | Experiential Learning Activities Within Adult Physical Rehabilitation Didactic Curriculum to Support Clinical Reasoning Skills for Novices 

This session will highlight experiential learning activities that effectively promote clinical reasoning skills within didactic coursework to equip novice thinkers with the skills to navigate the challenging adult physical rehabilitation setting.

Speakers: Natalia Noce, OTD, OTR/L, Rutgers School of Health Professions, Newark, NJ; and Hareem Noor, Newark, NJ

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HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 29, 2024.

Host Hotel
The Westin Cleveland Downtown
777 Saint Clair Avenue NE
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Hotel room rates: $179 (single/double), $199 (triple), $219 (quad)
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out – 11:00 am
Room rates include in-room basic high speed wireless internet.

Room reservations may be made online.
To secure a guestroom via direct call-in, dial 216-771-7700.
To receive a sleeping room at our discounted group rates, identify yourself with AOTA.

Parking
Daily - $35 plus taxes
Overnight and valet parking - $49 plus taxes

Airport and Travel Information
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Distance from hotel: 13.0 miles

Ground Transportation Options
Taxi
Ridesharing: Uber/Lyft