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At Intermountain Children's Health pediatric rehabilitation, our acute inpatient rehabilitation helps kids and teens who have experienced a significant change in function or cognitive ability due to accidents, serious illnesses, or ongoing health problems. A team of specialized doctors, nurses, and therapists work together to help each patient get better and return to their normal activities. Each patient gets a personalized care plan that is updated as they improve. Our inpatient therapy is focused on clear goals and is made to be effective and helpful.

Our rehabilitation team will work with you and your child to determine your admission to inpatient rehabilitation. Your child must be medically stable and able to participate in at least three hours of occupational, physical, and speech therapies daily before admittance to the program. Length of stay is determined by the patient's individual needs and ability to progress.

Your inpatient rehabilitation stay

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible during their stay. Listed below are items to bring to the hospital when you are admitted to the program. Items to bring:

• Sweatpants or shorts
• T-shirts or tops
• Pajamas
• Undergarments (underwear, undershirts, bras, etc.)
• Tennis shoes or shoes with non-skid soles
• Socks Light jacket, sweater or coat  
• Deodorant, makeup, lotion
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Glasses/contacts or both
• Brush/comb or any other hair accessories
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Favorite/special items from home (pillow, blanket, stuffed animals, etc.)
• Special equipment currently being used (braces or adaptive equipment)

Neuroscience trauma unit

Your child will have a private room on the Neuroscience Trauma Unit (NTU). The NTU provides basic self-care items including soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb and lotion. However, we know that children may prefer specific brands/products. Rooms include television, video game system, and internet access.

Visitation for parents is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and one parent is able to sleep in the patient's room. For additional family member accommodations, The Ronald McDonald House is located nearby and provides rooms for families at an affordable price. Extended family and friends are asked to visit during regular hospital visiting hours.

Planning for home

In order to make your child's discharge from the hospital as smooth as possible, we will start preparing for discharge on the day of admission. Discharge occurs when care can be managed safely and effectively in the home and community. It may also occur when the intensive therapy provided in an inpatient setting is no longer needed. Services can be continued in other settings such as outpatient, home health, or school.

Your case manager and social worker will assist you with discharge planning. Some questions you may want to discuss include:

• Who will be your child's primary care physician?
• How much care and assistance will your child require?
• Who will be helping you and how much training will they need?
• Is your home accessible?

An essential part of rehabilitation is helping your child successfully re-enter his or her community and home. Your case manager and social worker will assist you in finding resources in the community, working with your insurance, obtaining equipment, and setting up follow-up appointments.