Treatment Plan

Individualized goals are developed by the rehabilitation satt, patient and family. Each patient’s care is directed by a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Our Services

Functional independence

The overall goal of our program is to maximize functional abilities to be able to return home safely. 

Coping Skills

Our neuropsychologist, other clinicians and peer volunteers assist patients and their support system in learning techniques for coping and adapting to life after inpatient rehabilitation.

Assistive Technology

The Rehabilitation Institute has access to technologies available that assist an individual with the opportunity to be more independent.

The Christian-David Family Pet Park

We encourage private dog or cat visitation in our outdoor, enclosed pet park. This park can be used to enjoy your pets visit. 

Preparation for home

Our patients and their caregivers are provided with a self-care training program based upon principles of self-advocacy and self-direction. Patients, with or without their caregivers, are taught how to direct their care and what to do if emergencies arise. They are provided with opportunities to practice these skills during their stay which may include staying in our Transitional Living Suite. This apartment is located on the unit, with easy access to medical staff if needed, providing the opportunity to practice many of the personal care tasks that they have learned during their time in the rehabilitation program.

Community Integration

It is our goal to assist patients in resuming their life roles and reintegrating back into the community. Community integration skills are taught as part of therapy and activities relating to a patient’s life roles simulated and practiced during the rehabilitation process

A Typical Day in Inpatient Rehab

Therapy Sessions

Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation has a dedicated team of professionals who have completed special competency training in the treatment of persons undergoing inpatient rehabilitation, specifically for stroke, spinal cord injury, and amputation. Each individual’s treatment team is made up of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, rehabilitation nurses and a case manager, as well as neuropsychology services as appropriate. They work together with the patient and their family/caregiver to meet the unique physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of the patient.

Our patients are expected to participate in at least three hours of therapy per day, five days per week. On average, our patients participate in three to four hours of therapy each day Monday through Friday and a lesser amount of therapy on Saturday and Sunday.  In certain special circumstances patients will not be required to participate in three hours of therapy per day, but these cases are rare.  If a patient is too ill or unable to participate in this level of therapy due to medical complications, the patient may be discharged to a more appropriate level of care.  This is not done immediately, as often times a patient can recover in one to two days and begin fully participating again.

Meals

Breakfast:  7:30 a.m.
Lunch:  11:30 a.m.
Dinner:  4:30 p.m.

Snacks are available between meals if requested. We have a centrally located dining area where we encourage all patients to eat their meals. Nurses will assist patients as needed. All physician and therapist orders, such as special diets or swallowing precautions, will be strictly enforced.

Bathing and Bed Linens

Showers are given every other day, usually between 4 p.m. and bedtime. Nurses can assist in giving a partial bath in the room on opposite days if desired.

Your bed will be straightened and made up for you each morning. During your stay, you can expect your bed linens to be changed twice weekly (Wednesday and Saturday). Of course, soiled linens will be changed as needed.

Church Services

There will be a short church service on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the dining area for those who wish to attend. Family and friends also are welcome to attend.