Occupational Therapy Archives - Visiting Nurses Association of Kansas City

Can VNA provide services at home if a patient is already receiving outpatient services?

No, we cannot provide services at home if the patient is being provided outpatient services as well, unless it is a service that we cannot provide such as whirlpool therapy.

What tools can Occupational Therapists help patients secure?

Some patients require adaptive equipment depending on their condition, and our therapists can help patients pick out what is necessary to complete tasks they may have troubles with. Our therapists will assess patients’ needs and guide them in the purchase of those tools, which they will then use in their […]

What sorts of impairments can Occupational Therapists help with?

We provide occupational impairments to any patient with a permanent or temporary impairment that diminishes physical or mental abilities to perform routine tasks around the home.