Inpatient Rehab
Our Goal
The Rehabilitation Institute's Inpatient Rehabilitation Program offers both acute and subacute physical rehabilitation services for adult patients. These services are designed to minimize the handicapping effects of physical, emotional, social, vocational and communication impairments due to disability, accident or injury and to maximize the potential for independence and enhance the quality of life for our patients.
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Our Patients
Patients in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program have functional disabilities in one or more of the following areas:
- activities of daily living cognition
- communication
- pain management
- bowel or bladder control
- swallowing
- emotional functioning
- mobility
Acute rehabilitation patients require the coordinated efforts of several rehabilitation specialties and typically participate in approximately three hours of therapy per day. Subacute patients require a less intense program and may need only one rehabilitation service daily or a combination of services over a period of time.
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Admission Criteria
Patients must be medically stable and have the ability to participate in therapy activities. The patient also should have an appropriate support system and discharge plan.
Diagnoses typically seen in inpatient rehabilitation include:
-stroke
-brain injury
-neuromuscular disorders
-spinal cord injury
-arthritic conditions
-hip fractures
-amputation
-joint replacements
More Specific Admission Criteria
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Our Team
Patients receive 24-hour coverage by physicians and nurses skilled in medical rehabilitation. Team conferences are held weekly to share progress and concerns and update treatment goals. The patient participates in goal setting and periodic updates are given to the patient and family. Patient and family education is a major part of care and discharge planning.
Our team is made up of:
-a physiatrist
-case managers
-physical therapists
-occupational therapists
-speech language pathologists
-registered nurses
-registered dietitians
-a neuropsychologist
Other services may include physician consultations, orthotics and prosthetics, dentistry, driving screening, audiology, pastoral care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, pharmacy and community resources. The rehabilitation team also may recommend further therapies such as outpatient or home health services after discharge. Northeast Georgia Medical Center provides outpatient rehabilitation to ensure a patient's rehabilitation success continues.
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Our Outcomes
Individualized treatment goals are set to bring each patient as close to his/her prior functioning level as possible. To assist in maintaining state-of-the-art treatment, our outcomes are measured and compared to regional and national data.
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A Typical Day in Inpatient Rehab
Follow the link above to learn more about:
Therapy session
Meals
Visiting Hours
Bathing and Bed Linens
Church Services
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Referring a Patient
To make a referral, call 770-531-3835. An intake coordinator will schedule an on-site evaluation at no charge. If the patient meets the admission criteria, arrangements for admission will be coordinated with the referral source. If the patient does not meet admission criteria, the coordinator will make recommendations to other appropriate resources.
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Financial Information
Many health insurance plans will reimburse much of the cost of inpatient rehabilitation. The program staff and our financial counseling department will determine insurance coverage prior to admission and assist the patient and family.
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Accommodations and Policies
Follow the link above to learn more about:
room assignments
smoking policy
the environment
outside food
leaving the unit
pain management
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What to Bring
Clothing:
-5-6 outfits of loose-fitting pants and tops
-undergarments
-socks
-a sweater or jacket
-a supportive pair of athletic or comfortable shoes with non-skid soles
-night clothes
-other miscellaneous items such as sunglasses, hat,etc.
*Note: For your convenience, we provide a washer and dryer (but not soap) so your family may do your personal laundry. Please label all personal items with a permanent marker.
Toiletries:
-soap, shampoo, conditioner
-toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, dentures
-comb/brush, shaving supplies, cosmetics
-deodorant, lotion, perfume, aftershave
Medications:
Bring all current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Your physician will evaluate the need for continuation or modification of your medications.
Miscellaneous:
-insurance cards and medical information
-eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids and other necessary adaptive articles
-any personal comfort items such as a favorite pillow, blanket, family pictures and room decorations
-DO NOT BRING valuable items that may be damaged or lost
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Caregiver Education & Discharge Planning
Follow the link above to learn more about:
-before admission
-on the day of admission
-educational meetings
-therapeutic leave of absence (LOA)
-the transitional living suite (TLS)
-home evaluations
-discharge planning
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Location
The Rehabilitation Institute of Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Health System is located at 743 Spring Street NE in Gainesville, Georgia, on the fourth floor of the main hospital.
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Links to Other Related Sites
American Physical Therapy Association www.apta.org
American Speech-Language Hearing Association www.asha.org
The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. www.aota.org
National Stroke Association www.stroke.org
Brain Injury Association, Inc. www.biausa.org
American's with Disabilities Act www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
National Osteoporosis Foundation www.nof.org
Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org
American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
Community Re-entry www.wemedia.com
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