Developing a RT Role in Skilled Nursing Rehab

Gabrielle Cunningham, CTRS, CDP & Brittney Sarnese, CTRS, CDP Presbyterian SeniorCare Network

This session will focus on overcoming the challenges of starting and maintaining recreational therapist programming in the rehab setting of skilled nursing. Learn ways to develop all parts of a program while promoting a person-centered culture.

Brittney Sarnese (Wellness Coordinator) and Gabby Cunningham (Recreational Therapist) have been at PSCN for five years. Both women are certified dementia practitioners and are devoted to the advancement of person-centered care for older adults. Gabby and Brittney have also developed programs to enrich the lives of their team members and provide leadership education for their management teams. They both are heavily involved in process improvement and the improvement of skilled nursing.