Subject: Communication Access in the ICU and Acute Care Setting Webinar

Sponsored by the Access to Communication and Technology Special Interest Group

Free for RESNA Members. $39 for Non-RESNA Members.

Thursday May 31, 2018 at 2:00pm EST

 This webinar will provide an overview of considerations and strategies to support patients with communication vulnerabilities in the ICU and acute care setting.  Patient profiles of communication vulnerable patients, phases of communication need, bedside assessment considerations, and implementation of multi-modal communication systems will be reviewed.

Rachel Santiago is a speech-language pathologist and coordinator of the inpatient Augmentative Communication Program at Boston Children's Hospital.  She has focused exclusively on bedside AAC assessment and intervention in the pediatric acute setting for more than seven years. Rachel has lectured nationally and internationally on patient-provider communication and AAC service delivery in the ICU and acute care setting.

Registration Deadline : Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 2:00pm

Registration Link: https://www.resna.org/professional-development/webinars/communication-access-icu-and-acute-care-setting

Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS

Assistive Technology Specialist/Consultant 

The ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association National Office 

RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional

NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist in Home Modifications

Work: 215-631-1877

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