Occupational Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit

Amanda Luper, MOT, OTR, CBIS
Today we are talking with Amanda Luper. She is an occupational therapist working in the intensive care unit at Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital. Amanda is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and in addition to being the education and compliance coordinator. Amanda has worked in the acute care setting for 9 years, and specifically in the ICU for 7 years. Amanda has experience creating early mobilization protocols and has started a support group for ICU survivors. During the interview, Amanda will discuss her role as an occupational therapist in the ICU, intervention strategies, and her caseload.
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-Summary of setting 00:00
-Describe your typical workday 00:53
-What is your current caseload? 02:28
-Evaluation process 03:43
-What equipment do you typically use during intervention? 06:25
-What is your most memorable time working in the ICU? 09:04
-What is the most unique aspect about working in the ICU? 13:50
-Words of advice for new graduates 15:11