Clinical Connections: Tubes, Lines & Drains 101
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4-5 pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTORS (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Emma Adcock, MSN, RN, CRRN
Nicholette Andrews, MS, APRN, PCNS-BC
Antonette Desai, MSN, RN, CRRN
DESCRIPTION
Patients in acute inpatient rehabilitation often present with a variety of tubes, lines, drains and medical devices that can impact mobility, safety and overall participation in therapy. This webinar for allied health professionals reviews different types of tubes, lines, drains or medical devices commonly seen in acute inpatient rehabilitation.
This webinar will also review key precautions and safety considerations to support clinical decision-making and reduce risk during therapeutic interventions. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, highlighting how coordinated care among interdisciplinary team members enhances patient outcomes and promotes safe progression of rehabilitation goals.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between common tubes, lines, drains and medical devices encountered in acute inpatient rehabilitation.
- Describe the purpose and basic precautions associated with selected tubes, lines or drains in the rehabilitation setting.
- Identify at least two opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in the safe management of tubes, lines or devices.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check back soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 3/27/26.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Emma Adcock, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Nicholette Andrews, MS, APRN, PCNS-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Antonette Desai, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
ACADEMY POLICIES
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