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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host an audio conference/Q&A session regarding Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) accreditation. This audio conference is designed to provide guidance to Physicians and the Rehabilitative industry that provides DMEPOS supplies/equipment to Medicare beneficiaries. We will be discussing compliance with the DMEPOS Quality Standards and the accreditation process, and will provide ample time to answer questions from the supplier audience. To view the
presentation materials, please click on the following link: Conference call details: Date: April 22, 2008 Conference Title: DMEPOS Accreditation 101 for Physicians and Rehabilitation Providers Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation. If you cannot attend the call, replay information is available below. Registration will close at 1:00 p.m. EST on April 21, 2008, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time. To register for the call participants need to go to: http://www2.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/042208 Fill in all required data. Verify your time zone is displayed correctly the drop down box. Click "Register". You will be taken to the “Thank you for registering” page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. Note: Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation emails. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam/junk mail filter as they may have gotten caught in that. For those of you who will be unable to attend, a replay option will be available shortly following the end of the call. This replay will be accessible from 2:30 p.m. EST 4/22/2008 until 11:59 p.m. EST 4/29/2008. The call in data for the replay is (800) 642-1687 and the passcode is 41105634.
Valerie A. Haugen, Director
____________________________________________________ New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association (NJOTA) and Genesis Rehab Services are pleased to offer
A Splinting Guide: Immobilization Splinting with Orfit Industries America Genesis Rehab Services® at Voorhees Center 3001 Evesham Road Voorhees, NJ 08043 April 26, 2008 8:00 am -5:00pm Sign up now to reserve your spot! For course details, click here. For the registration form, click here. Once there, you can click the Back button on your computer to return to this page. To view the complete brochure, click here. Once there, you can click the Back button on your computer to return to this page.
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Learn and Play at the Beach 2008
Join us for our fourth annual Learn and Play at the Beach 2007. This year, Tammy Sarracino M.Ed., OTR/L BCP and Sherry Milchick, M.Ed. present their widely acclaimed course Making "SENSE" of Behavior: Sensory Regulation and Behavioral Strategies. This course seeks to present a deeper understanding of the connections between behavior, sensory processing and emotional regulation offering practical skills in teaching children successful behaviors and sensory/emotional regulation.
Remember we offer this as an all-inclusive package the $499 fee includes two nights at the Golden Inn in Avalon NJ, conference registration, meals, parking, beach tags and wonderful opportunities for networking! The weather has been perfect every year so bring your beach chair and we"ll see you on the beach! Family and friends are welcome! For more information contact: Marge at margeotped@comcast.net or Marie at medimatties@gmail.com. _______________________________________
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR PAPERS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERNATIONAL is planning a special issue in the topic of alternative medicine and occupational therapy, guest edited by Dr. Emily Haltiwanger. The primary purpose of this issue is to focus on research that provides evidence of the effective use of alternative therapy techniques in occupational therapy for treatment of physical or mental health problems. Manuscripts for publication may include clinical research studies, case reports, theoretical studies regarding techniques such as acupressure, acupuncture, Reiki, essential oils, etc. Occupational therapy researchers are invited to submit papers on this topic by June 1, 2008 to: Editor: Dr. Franklin Stein 7334 New Washburn Way Madison, WI 53719 USA or to the Guest Editor: Dr. Emily Haltiwanger University of Texas at El Paso College of Health Sciences 1101 N. Campbell Street El Paso, Texas 79902 USA
Please include two hard copies of the manuscript and a diskette (Microsoft compatible).
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For more details, contact Anne Cahl, NJOTA webmistress at admin@njota.org
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