Day rehabilitation program

The Day Rehab program is a comprehensive, flexible program which meets the individual rehabilitation needs of the patient while allowing them to transition to their home each evening. Patients who are admitted into the program no longer require continuous medical and nursing supervision.

Day Rehab is an individualized program which is medically prescribed and includes individual and group therapies. A patient may be scheduled for some of the following groups, depending on individual treatment goals. The Day Rehab program can range from one to eight weeks with individual goals dictating the length of the program. Sensorimotor group — The focus is to improve body position awareness, coordination, balance, flexibility, endurance and cognitive skills.

Community living skills group — This group includes a weekly trip. The curriculum includes money management, time management, consumer skills, communication, etc. Social skills group — The curriculum addresses the appropriate behaviors in interaction with other individuals and groups in a variety of social situations.

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Our intensive training is not just for adults. A registered nurse is available for patient education, nursing cares and case management. A social worker is available to assist with the coordination of payment for therapy services, housing, transportation, caregiver assistance, psychosocial concerns and arranging community resources. A primary therapist is assigned to patients upon admission and reviews the initial plan of care and goals while serving as a primary contact during the program.

The social worker will review the care plan every two weeks. Patients will have therapy for 3 to 6 hours per day for 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the services recommended. Appointments are made between a. Monday through Friday. A scheduler will work with the patient to develop a weekly schedule. Patients are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and flat, sturdy shoes or sneakers. The first day is focused on assessment and treatment planning with the patient.

That is why a family member or caregiver is also asked to attend and highly encouraged to remain involved as therapy continues.

They will meet the care team and share input on goals, needs and scheduling preferences. Members of the care team will perform evaluations for each discipline ordered by the physician. The results will be discussed with the patient and their family to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. After the first day, patients attend scheduled appointments determined by their individual needs, insurance benefits and preferences. Upon arrival, they'll have a locker to store personal items and a lounge area with recliners to rest in outside of therapy sessions.

Throughout the day, patients are involved in both individual and group therapies as necessary. They generally occur in the gym area, Independence Square, pool, vision clinic or out in the community, depending upon specific needs.

School-aged patients may spend time in the Therapeutic Learning Center.