Inpatient Rehabilitation
The Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation program at Mercy Hospital provides a complete continuum of rehabilitation services and medical management for patients requiring intense rehabilitation after experiencing medical conditions such as a stroke, joint repair or replacement, amputation, brain, nervous system or muscular disorders. Mercy’s Rehabilitation program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The acute rehabilitation unit incorporates a team approach in assessing the patient’s ability to function independently and return to his/her daily activities. The team then formulates a plan of care that is individualized based on the need of the patient.
The unit is staffed by highly trained professionals specializing in rehabilitation. The team is composed of physiatrists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, therapeutic recreation specialists and neuropsychologists. They also provide specialty services for wound care, lymphedema and dysphagia.
Rehabilitation services provided by the acute hospital-based rehabilitation unit include, but are not limited to, physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. The acute rehab team provides assessment, monitoring and discharge recommendations for each patient based the patient’s needs. The goal of rehabilitative services is to improve the patient’s quality of life by promoting function and independence.
For more information on Mercy’s Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation program, please call (305) 285-2188.