Defensible Documentation: Best Practices for Therapists and Nurses

Presented by Neely Sullivan

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Description

*This webinar is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT (Adjust for your time zone)

Documentation is one of the most stressful and confusing parts of clinical practice. Across settings, nurses and therapists are expected to meet evolving Medicare and payer requirements while managing heavy caseloads, limited time, and increasing audit risk. This webinar equips Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Nurses with the knowledge and tools to create defensible documentation that meets ever changing standards across practice settings. Attendees will explore how accurate and effective documentation not only ensures compliance and reimbursement but also protects their clinical judgment and mitigates legal risks. In addition, the presentation connects high-quality documentation to reduced cognitive load and burnout prevention. Practical strategies, real-life examples, and up-to-date guidelines will empower clinicians to document with confidence, clarity, and efficiency. Attendees will leave with tools they can use immediately to support reimbursement, uphold their clinical judgment, and document with confidence.

Documentation is one of the most stressful and confusing parts of clinical practice. Across settings, nurses and therapists are expected to meet evolving Medicare and payer requirements while managing heavy caseloads, limited time, and increasing audit risk. This webinar equips Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Nurses with the knowledge and tools to create defensible documentation that meets ever changing standards across practice settings. Attendees will explore how accurate and effective documentation not only ensures compliance and reimbursement but also protects their clinical judgment and mitigates legal risks. In addition, the presentation connects high-quality documentation to reduced cognitive load and burnout prevention. Practical strategies, real-life examples, and up-to-date guidelines will empower clinicians to document with confidence, clarity, and efficiency. Attendees will leave with tools they can use immediately to support reimbursement, uphold their clinical judgment, and document with confidence.

Instructor

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Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

Neely Tolbert Sullivan MPT, CLT-LANA, CDT, has worked with diverse client populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric in a variety of clinical settings. These experiences have allowed her to treat and develop effective client care programs. She has served in multiple levels of regional and corporate management positions.…

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Learning Objectives

  • Define defensible documentation and its essential components.
  • Identify current Medicare documentation expectations that influence payer requirements across practice settings.
  • Highlight practical strategies to produce clear, concise, and defensible clinical documentation.
  • Recognize the relationship between documentation demands and emotional and cognitive fatigue.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

7:00pm–7:20pm
Chapter 1: Why Documentation Matters
7:20pm–7:35pm
Chapter 2: Documentation Requirements Across Settings
7:35pm–7:45pm
Chapter 3: Practical Strategies for Defensible Documentation
7:45pm–8:00pm
Chapter 4: Documentation and Burnout
8:00pm–8:05pm
Break
8:05pm–8:20pm
Question and Answer Session

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Details

  • October 13, 2026
  • 7:00pm-8:20pm EDT
    • PTs/PTAs, Introductory
    • OTs/OTAs, Introductory
    • SLPs, Introductory
    • Nurses, Introductory
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available October 13

Disclaimer

Neely Sullivan, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.

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Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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