Episode 60: COVID Convo with Kristin Murphey, MS, CCC-SLP
I am delighted to have Kristin Murphey on the podcast for my next COVID Conversation. In response to the significant impact this public health crisis is having on our work, our lives, and our healthcare system, I’ve teamed up with my fellow SLPs to share insights into how the pandemic has changed their practice and what they’re doing to adapt. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 in the skilled nursing facility setting.
topics covered:
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SLP services in the skilled nursing/long term residential care setting.
Unexpected benefits of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on improving inter-discipline communication and teamwork with staff.
As a pregnant SLP, setting boundaries to respect physical health and mental health boundaries during this pandemic.
Kristin’s advice for other SLPs working in SNF setting to be proactive about preserving and protecting your mental health.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Daily Instagram stories teaching meditation and mindfulness strategies by an SLP who is a Certified Compassion Fatigue specialist
CDC recommendations and resources for managing mental health during COVID 19
Home exercise packet for developing functional patient goals and home based practice for speech and cognition - a free resource from Honeycomb Speech Therapy.
Build intensive home exercise programs - a resource from Eat Speak Think - emphasis on aphasia, but applicable to other disorders
Thank you, Kristin, for these great links!!
ASHA COVID-19 Updates: “ASHA’s priority is the safety and well-being of ASHA members, volunteers, and staff. We continue to closely monitor evolving information about the coronavirus/COVID-19.”
COVID-19 & Health Care resources from ASHA “The following information has been compiled to help in decision making related to patient care and personal safety for SLPs in health care, and will be updated as the recommendations related to COVID-19 evolve.”
Kristin Murphey, M.S. CCC-SLP is a medical speech-language pathologist in her tenth year of professional practice in adult rehabilitation. She received her Master’s of Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is currently working at Maplewood Rehabilitation Facility in Sauk City, WI in subacute, long term, outpatient and home health care. She is a certified Dementia Care Specialist and is working toward becoming a Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. She is an ASHA Ace Award recipient for continuing education. She is an active member of ASHA Special Interest Group 13 (Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders) and the Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Association (WSHA) where she volunteers to coordinate the medical track for annual convention. Kristin is passionate about improving quality of life through patient-centered care and providing mentorship to new SLPs .
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