Faye Davis

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About Faye Davis

Occupational Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist with 18+ years of experience, honed through 14 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in critical care, oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema management, palliative and end-of-life care. Fundamental practice skills include collaboration, functional outcomes, and the promotion of patient independence, with expertise in personalizing goal-oriented treatment plans in complex care (e.g, ostomy management for colorectal patients). Proficient at providing scaffolding necessary to support clients in achieving greater autonomy and an improved quality of life. Key contributions in current role include: Facilitating onboarding and clinical education for new occupational therapists in critical settings. Supporting ongoing staff development via implementation of department-wide orientation protocols. Contributing to system-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing access, efficiency, and continuity of care. Initiating and leading the implementation of an automatic referral system for colorectal surgery patients experiencing performance or cognitive deficits affecting independence with ostomy care. Co-leading the Lymphedema Task Force, an initiative focused on improving diagnostic accuracy and enhancing care delivery. Nationally recognized by the AOTA for contributions to advancing the role of occupational therapy in ostomy care for oncology patients, with continued mentorship to further the involvement of occupational therapists in ostomy management. Patients frequently highlight: Clinical expertise Clear communication Therapeutic use of self Compassionate bedside manner