Rehabilitation Medicine
Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy
Inpatient rehabilitation provides care for toddlers, children and adolescents who have experienced a significant change in function or cognitive status due to a traumatic event, acute medical condition, or complications from a chronic medical condition. Our program follows a multidisciplinary team approach focused on optimizing the ability of the patient to return to his or her daily life.
An individualized plan is created for each patient to address his or her unique needs. The plan is revised by the care team based on individual progress. Caregivers and patients are key members of the team, providing ongoing input and feedback. Therapy is goal directed, cost effective, and outcome oriented.
What Sets Us Apart
CARF Accreditation
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as a Pediatric Specialty Program. Achieving CARF accreditation demonstrates conformity to internationally-recognized standards for rehabilitation.Multidisciplinary Care
Our team consists of multidisciplinary pediatric health care professionals that collaborate to provide the best possible outcomes. Our team works closely with the medical team allowing therapies to start as soon as possible in the care cycle.Caregiver Involvement
You and your child are the most important part of our team. Your input is critical to developing goals and a treatment plan for your child. You will be vital in supporting your child as he or she regains independence and you will learn new skills to care for your child when you get back home.Excellent Outcomes
Through collecting data and tracking outcomes, we are able to continually assess, analyze and improve our care. Not only are patients admitted to our program faster than the national average, but we discharge children home at a higher functional level compared to similar facilities and the national average. We get patients home faster - easing the burden on families.
What to Expect
Your Inpatient Rehabilitation Stay
Items to bring
- Four to five pairs of sweatpants or shorts
- Four to five t-shirts or tops
- Comfortable pajamas
- Four to five undergarments (underwear, undershirts, bras, etc.)
- Tennis shoes or shoes with non-skid soles
- Socks
- Light jacket, sweater or coat (depending on the season)
- Deodorant, makeup, lotion
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Glasses/contacts or both
- Brush/comb or any other hair accessories (hair dryer, curling iron, etc.)
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Favorite/special items from home (pillow, blanket, stuffed animals, etc.)
- Special equipment currently being used (braces or adaptive equipment)
*Please put your child's name on all personal belongings.
The Neuroscience Trauma Unit
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 which are daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Planning for Home
In order to make your child's discharge from the hospital as smooth as possible, we will start preparing for discharge from the day of admission. Generally, discharge occurs when care can be managed safely and effectively in the home and community. Discharge 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. If progress or participation is poor, discharge to a more appropriate setting such as a skilled nursing facility may be considered.
Your case manager and social worker will assist you with discharge planning. Several 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?
- How much assistance will your family and friends be able to give you?
- Who will be helping you and how much training will they need?
- What resources are available in your community?
- Is your home accessible?
- What services and equipment will be needed?
- What services will your insurance company cover?
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 and navigate insurance issues. Your case manager will keep you informed of the team's recommendations for length of stay and follow-up services. She or he will also assist you in obtaining equipment and setting up follow-up appointments.
