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PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Michelle Camicia, PhD, MSN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FAHA, FARN, FAAN, is the director of operations for Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center at the Vallejo Medical Center. She is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Center as well as outreach, quality, and regulatory oversight. Michelle is a past president of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. She has participated in numerous national and international advisory panels and committees related to professional nursing practice, rehabilitation, and healthcare reform and has published 13 peer-reviewed publications. Michelle currently serves on the National Institutes of Health National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research, the National Quality Forum Neurology Standing Committee, and the editorial board of Rehabilitation Nursing, and is chair-elect of the American Heart/Stroke Association International Stroke Conference State-of-the-Science Symposium. Michelle recently finished her doctorate in nursing and healthcare leadership program at The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. She is studying the predictive validity of the Preparedness Assessment for the Transition Home After Stroke (PATH-s), a novel instrument she developed with a colleague to assess stroke caregivers' commitment and capacity for the caregiving role.
Courses with Michelle Camicia
Browse Course CatalogMental Health During COVID-19 Part 1: Rehab Patients and Caregivers (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN, Laurie J. Ferguson, PhD, and Steven Powell, MSN, RN-BC, CRRN
Mental Health During COVID-19 Part 1: Rehab Patients and Caregivers (Recorded Webinar)
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Video Runtime: 63 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 14 Minutes
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from standard MedBridge courses.
This prerecorded panel discussion, hosted in partnership with the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN), is designed to help viewers understand and address the mental health and psychosocial challenges of patients, families, and caregivers who are dealing with COVID-19-related illness. In part 1 of this two-part prerecorded webinar series, a panel discussion will be led by Laurie Ferguson, PhD, an expert in social services and patient mental health, along with Steven Powell, MSN, RN-BC, CRRN, and Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, PHN, CRRN, NEA-BC, FAHA, FARN, FAAN. Both panel members have a unique perspective on COVID-19 due to geographic location and the size of their organizations, as well as personal experiences with both patients and caregivers in the rehab setting. This open discussion will share information on how to assess, manage, and address the mental and psychosocial well-being of patients, families, and caregivers.
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from standard MedBridge courses.
This prerecorded panel discussion, hosted in partnership with the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN), is designed to help viewers understand and address the mental health and psychosocial challenges of patients, families, and caregivers who are dealing with COVID-19-related illness. In part 1 of this two-part prerecorded webinar series, a panel discussion will be led by Laurie Ferguson, PhD, an expert in social services and patient mental health, along with Steven Powell, MSN, RN-BC, CRRN, and Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, PHN, CRRN, NEA-BC, FAHA, FARN, FAAN. Both panel members have a unique perspective on COVID-19 due to geographic location and the size of their organizations, as well as personal experiences with both patients and caregivers in the rehab setting. This open discussion will share information on how to assess, manage, and address the mental and psychosocial well-being of patients, families, and caregivers.
Prep for COVID-19 Admissions & Patient Care in Rehab Facilities: Panel Discussion
Presented by Michele Cournan, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FNP, CRRN, Jill Rye, DNP, RN, CRRN, CNL, FARN, and Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Prep for COVID-19 Admissions & Patient Care in Rehab Facilities: Panel Discussion
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Disclaimer: This course was cooperatively developed by MedBridge and the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. In order to start this course, you will need to create and sign into a MedBridge account. By completing this course, you are consenting to share your first name, last name, and email address with the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
This is a recorded webinar on preparing for COVID-19 admissions.
As the COVID-19 health crisis continues, many post-acute rehab facilities are preparing for, or are actively managing, an influx of COVID-19 admissions to their facilities. This expected increase in admissions will impact patient care, staff safety, and discharge protocols in a significant way. During this simu-live webinar co-hosted by MedBridge and ARN, Jill Rye, DNP, RN, CRRN, CNL, FARN of Avera is joined by Michelle Camicia, PhD, MSN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FAHA; and Michele Cournan, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FNP, CRRN, to discuss strategies to help rehab clinicians prepare their post-acute care facilities for this expected increase in COVID-19 admissions. During this discussion, the panel will lay out strategies for the admissions process for patients of varying COVID-19 statuses, the use of technology in the care of COVID-19 patients, and how to adequately prepare staff while managing their anxiety and emotional distress. The panel will also discuss challenges presented with discharge planning and the role that caregiver support and family involvement can play in successful discharge strategies.
This is a recorded webinar on preparing for COVID-19 admissions.
As the COVID-19 health crisis continues, many post-acute rehab facilities are preparing for, or are actively managing, an influx of COVID-19 admissions to their facilities. This expected increase in admissions will impact patient care, staff safety, and discharge protocols in a significant way. During this simu-live webinar co-hosted by MedBridge and ARN, Jill Rye, DNP, RN, CRRN, CNL, FARN of Avera is joined by Michelle Camicia, PhD, MSN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FAHA; and Michele Cournan, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FNP, CRRN, to discuss strategies to help rehab clinicians prepare their post-acute care facilities for this expected increase in COVID-19 admissions. During this discussion, the panel will lay out strategies for the admissions process for patients of varying COVID-19 statuses, the use of technology in the care of COVID-19 patients, and how to adequately prepare staff while managing their anxiety and emotional distress. The panel will also discuss challenges presented with discharge planning and the role that caregiver support and family involvement can play in successful discharge strategies.
Functional Scales and Tools for Rehabilitation
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Functional Scales and Tools for Rehabilitation
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Video Runtime: 49 Minutes
This course gives students an overview of functional scales and measurement tools used in rehabilitation settings. Specific scales and tools are presented. Participants will learn to distinguish which tools are used in a variety of settings. A brief review is given of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), the Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) Tool, the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS), and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measure. This course is appropriate for nurses working in any setting, but mainly targets those in rehabilitation, long-term care, and home health care. This course could also be beneficial to therapists in those settings.
Delivering Patient, Resident, and Caregiver Education in Health Care
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Delivering Patient, Resident, and Caregiver Education in Health Care
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Video Runtime: 48 Minutes
This course gives students an overview of patient/resident and caregiver education and how to use teaching strategies to enhance learning. Specific strategies are presented. Participants will be taught about various learning styles and how to deliver content accordingly. A brief review of teaching and learning theory will be introduced. Inter-professional collaboration to promote effective teaching is also discussed. This course is appropriate for health care professionals in any setting.
Overview of Regulations for Post-Acute Rehabilitation Settings
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Overview of Regulations for Post-Acute Rehabilitation Settings
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Video Runtime: 52 Minutes
This course gives students an overview of post-acute care (inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health agency) regulations in the U.S. and how they impact care delivery. Specific federal regulations and payment policy are presented. Participants will learn to identify how their practice is influenced by regulations. A brief review of the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care (IMPACT) Act of 2014 will be presented. Emerging regulations that may impact rehabilitation are also discussed. This course is appropriate for rehabilitation professionals working in any setting but particularly targets those in inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home health care.
Introduction to Rehabilitation Nursing
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Introduction to Rehabilitation Nursing
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Video Runtime: 60 Minutes
This course gives students an overview of disability and rehabilitation. The roles and responsibilities of the rehabilitation nurse and core competencies of this specialty are presented. Participants will learn how to approach their nursing practice to optimize function and provide family-centered care. This course is appropriate for nurses working in any setting,but particularly targets those in rehabilitation, long-term care, and home health care.
Cultural Sensitivity in the Health Care Workplace
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Cultural Sensitivity in the Health Care Workplace
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Video Runtime: 56 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 26 Minutes
This course gives students an overview of different cultures and their impact on the rehabilitation of patients and families. A brief review of selected cultures is included. Specific considerations common to diverse cultures are presented. Participants will learn to distinguish approaches to optimize care for individuals from various cultures. Knowledge, skills, and behaviors that will enable providers to work effectively across cultures to improve understanding and respect for cultural differences and similarities in beliefs, values, and practices will also be discussed. This course is appropriate for health care providers working in any setting.
This course gives students an overview of different cultures and their impact on the rehabilitation of patients and families. A brief review of selected cultures is included. Specific considerations common to diverse cultures are presented. Participants will learn to distinguish approaches to optimize care for individuals from various cultures. Knowledge, skills, and behaviors that will enable providers to work effectively across cultures to improve understanding and respect for cultural differences and similarities in beliefs, values, and practices will also be discussed. This course is appropriate for health care providers working in any setting.
The Role of the Nurse in Care of Persons With Mild Stroke
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
The Role of the Nurse in Care of Persons With Mild Stroke
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Video Runtime: 33 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 45 Minutes
This course gives learners an overview of mild stroke and the nurse's role in caring for this patient population. Specific deficits that are common to mild stroke are presented. Participants will learn about risk factors of stroke and how to identify the signs and symptoms of mild stroke. A brief review of the effects of mild stroke on cognition, language, mood, activities of daily living (ADL), and mobility is given, as these conditions relate to rehabilitation of the patient with a mild stroke. Psychosocial, vocational, and family issues that impact rehabilitation outcomes in patients with a mild stroke are discussed.
This course gives learners an overview of mild stroke and the nurse's role in caring for this patient population. Specific deficits that are common to mild stroke are presented. Participants will learn about risk factors of stroke and how to identify the signs and symptoms of mild stroke. A brief review of the effects of mild stroke on cognition, language, mood, activities of daily living (ADL), and mobility is given, as these conditions relate to rehabilitation of the patient with a mild stroke. Psychosocial, vocational, and family issues that impact rehabilitation outcomes in patients with a mild stroke are discussed.
Post-Stroke Resources and Community Reintegration
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN and Barbara Lutz, PhD, RN, CRRN, APHN-BC, FAHA, FNAP, FAAN
Post-Stroke Resources and Community Reintegration
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Video Runtime: 77 Minutes; Learning Assessment Runtime: 45 Minutes
Transitioning home and adapting to life after stroke is often difficult for stroke survivors and their family caregivers. Successful recovery and community reintegration is dependent on stroke survivors and their family members being able to adapt to the post-stroke changes in their lives. They often do not have working knowledge of community- or web-based resources that may be available to help them adjust to new limitations and changes in roles and responsibilities. Members of the interprofessional team can facilitate post-discharge adaptation by anticipating the needs of the stroke survivor and family members and linking them to the most appropriate resources. This course focuses on describing the post-discharge needs of stroke survivors and their family caregivers, assessing post-discharge needs, and identifying resources that can facilitate recovery and successful community reintegration post-stroke. Examples of community- and web-based resources are provided.
Transitioning home and adapting to life after stroke is often difficult for stroke survivors and their family caregivers. Successful recovery and community reintegration is dependent on stroke survivors and their family members being able to adapt to the post-stroke changes in their lives. They often do not have working knowledge of community- or web-based resources that may be available to help them adjust to new limitations and changes in roles and responsibilities. Members of the interprofessional team can facilitate post-discharge adaptation by anticipating the needs of the stroke survivor and family members and linking them to the most appropriate resources. This course focuses on describing the post-discharge needs of stroke survivors and their family caregivers, assessing post-discharge needs, and identifying resources that can facilitate recovery and successful community reintegration post-stroke. Examples of community- and web-based resources are provided.
Nursing’s Role in Care Transitions from Acute Care to Post-Acute Care
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN and Barbara Lutz, PhD, RN, CRRN, APHN-BC, FAHA, FNAP, FAAN
Nursing’s Role in Care Transitions from Acute Care to Post-Acute Care
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Video Runtime: 78 Minutes; Learning Assessment Runtime: 41 Minutes
This course gives students an overview of the nurse's role in facilitating care transitions for stroke survivors from acute care to post-acute care to optimize outcomes for the patient and family. Specific risk factors associated with poor transitions are presented. Participants will learn nursing interventions to optimize care transitions for stroke survivors. A brief review of evidence-based models of care transitions across the post-acute continuum will be provided.
This course gives students an overview of the nurse's role in facilitating care transitions for stroke survivors from acute care to post-acute care to optimize outcomes for the patient and family. Specific risk factors associated with poor transitions are presented. Participants will learn nursing interventions to optimize care transitions for stroke survivors. A brief review of evidence-based models of care transitions across the post-acute continuum will be provided.
Stroke Care From Onset Through Post-Acute Care
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Stroke Care From Onset Through Post-Acute Care
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Video Runtime: 58 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 53 Minutes
This course gives students an overview of emergent, acute, and post-acute management of stroke (also known as cerebrovascular accident or CVA) and the nurse's role in management of patients who have survived a stroke. The epidemiology and etiology of stroke will be discussed. Participants will learn to identify the location of stroke and common deficits associated with stroke. Emergent care and nursing interventions that optimize clinical outcomes and functioning after stroke will be described.
This course gives students an overview of emergent, acute, and post-acute management of stroke (also known as cerebrovascular accident or CVA) and the nurse's role in management of patients who have survived a stroke. The epidemiology and etiology of stroke will be discussed. Participants will learn to identify the location of stroke and common deficits associated with stroke. Emergent care and nursing interventions that optimize clinical outcomes and functioning after stroke will be described.
Rehabilitation Nursing for Patients with Communication Disorders
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Rehabilitation Nursing for Patients with Communication Disorders
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Video Runtime: 50 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 30 Minutes
This course is part of our CRRN(R) Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN(R) Prep-Program.
Communication is an essential component of functioning, and disorders of communication have a significant impact on the patient and family. In this course, participants will learn about the anatomy and physiology related to communication, common communication disorders seen in patients with neurologic conditions, and interventions to address common disorders. The use of resources such as other assistive technology and adaptive equipment, and collaboration with the patient's support system and other providers will be explored. This course reviews how rehabilitation nurses can apply the nursing process to optimize the individual's ability to communicate effectively.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
This course is part of our CRRN(R) Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN(R) Prep-Program.
Communication is an essential component of functioning, and disorders of communication have a significant impact on the patient and family. In this course, participants will learn about the anatomy and physiology related to communication, common communication disorders seen in patients with neurologic conditions, and interventions to address common disorders. The use of resources such as other assistive technology and adaptive equipment, and collaboration with the patient's support system and other providers will be explored. This course reviews how rehabilitation nurses can apply the nursing process to optimize the individual's ability to communicate effectively.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Rehabilitation Nursing for CVA and Stroke
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Rehabilitation Nursing for CVA and Stroke
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This course is part of our CRRN(R) Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN(R) Prep-Program.
This course gives students an overview of stroke (also known as cerebrovascular accident) and the nurse's role in caring for patients and families. The epidemiology and etiology of stroke will be discussed. Participants will learn to identify the location of stroke and associated specific common deficits that result from stroke. Emergent care and rehabilitation nursing strategies to optimize function following stroke will be described. This course enables the rehabilitation nurse to apply the nursing process to optimize the patient's function following stroke.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
This course gives students an overview of stroke (also known as cerebrovascular accident) and the nurse's role in caring for patients and families. The epidemiology and etiology of stroke will be discussed. Participants will learn to identify the location of stroke and associated specific common deficits that result from stroke. Emergent care and rehabilitation nursing strategies to optimize function following stroke will be described. This course enables the rehabilitation nurse to apply the nursing process to optimize the patient's function following stroke.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Rehabilitation Nursing and the Legislative Framework
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Rehabilitation Nursing and the Legislative Framework
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Video Runtime: 29 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 16 Minutes
This course is part of our CRRN(R) Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN(R) Prep-Program.
The legislative environment has a significant impact on rehabilitation nursing. This is a result of factors such as health care financing, and the complexity and fragmentation of the U.S. care delivery system. Rehabilitation nurses can take the lead in influencing health policy by using their knowledge of the needs of people with disabilities to educate the community, government agencies, and legislators, in addition to providing care that meets regulatory requirements.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
This course is part of our CRRN(R) Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN(R) Prep-Program.
The legislative environment has a significant impact on rehabilitation nursing. This is a result of factors such as health care financing, and the complexity and fragmentation of the U.S. care delivery system. Rehabilitation nurses can take the lead in influencing health policy by using their knowledge of the needs of people with disabilities to educate the community, government agencies, and legislators, in addition to providing care that meets regulatory requirements.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Overview of Care Transitions for Rehabilitation Nurses
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
Overview of Care Transitions for Rehabilitation Nurses
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This course is part of our CRRN(R) Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN(R) Prep-Program.
Care transitions for individuals with disabling conditions are often ineffective and inefficient, resulting in poor outcomes and financial burden to the care delivery system. Rehabilitation nurses can promote successful living in the community through facilitating safe and effective care transitions. This course provides an overview of care transitions, which includes case management, discharge planning, and community reentry. Community, personal, and professional resources are provided, and the nurse's role in assessing resource needs is discussed.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Care transitions for individuals with disabling conditions are often ineffective and inefficient, resulting in poor outcomes and financial burden to the care delivery system. Rehabilitation nurses can promote successful living in the community through facilitating safe and effective care transitions. This course provides an overview of care transitions, which includes case management, discharge planning, and community reentry. Community, personal, and professional resources are provided, and the nurse's role in assessing resource needs is discussed.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
The Environment of Care and Service Delivery in Rehabilitation
Presented by Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN
The Environment of Care and Service Delivery in Rehabilitation
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Video Runtime: 35 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 30 Minutes
This course is part of our CRRN(R) Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN(R) Prep-Program.
The provision of cost-effective, high-quality care is essential in the current health care delivery environment. In this course, participants will learn about how quality is measured and the emerging payment reform associated with quality outcomes. Quality models and processes, payment systems, and quality reporting will be explored. This course reviews how rehabilitation nurses can provide high-value care, influence quality outcomes, and optimize reimbursement.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
This course is part of our CRRN(R) Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge CRRN(R) Prep-Program.
The provision of cost-effective, high-quality care is essential in the current health care delivery environment. In this course, participants will learn about how quality is measured and the emerging payment reform associated with quality outcomes. Quality models and processes, payment systems, and quality reporting will be explored. This course reviews how rehabilitation nurses can provide high-value care, influence quality outcomes, and optimize reimbursement.
CRRN(R) is a registered trademark of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
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Dec 9, 2020
Mental Health During COVID-19 Part 1: Rehab Patients and Caregivers
Presented by Michelle Camicia, Laurie J. Ferguson, and Steven Powell
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Jun 4, 2020
Prep for COVID-19 Admissions & Patient Care in Rehab Facilities: Panel Discussion
Presented by Michelle Camicia, Michele Cournan, and Jill Rye
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