Four Ways to Choose a Rehabilitation Program

Criteria for Choosing a Rehabilitation Program

(Prepared by Dr. Bob Kaplan)

1.       Personnel- (Physical Therapy, - Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy)Dedicated rehab manager for all questions and concerns

• Stable permanent full time therapy staff providing the highest quality of care

• Staff experience and turnover
• In-house vs. contracted rehab company
• Areas of expertise: neuro, ortho, cardiac, dementia,etc.
• Bedside mannerisms
• Week-end therapy coverage
• Flexible clinic  coverage hours: 7AM to 7PM

2.       Facility

• Dedicated rehab space to accommodate client/resident needs
• Cleanliness
• Organization of gym
• Cheerful/upbeat ambiance

3.       Equipment

• Parallel bars for standing/gait training
• High/Low mat for bed motility, functional transfers and static/dynamic sitting balance
• Availability of ADL (Activities of Daily Living) treatment areas: devices to trial the client/resident’s specific goals to maximize independence (Kitchenette to address home management skills such as cooking, cleaning, problem solving, etc.)
• Vital Stim for treating dysphagia
• Exercise bike
• Cuff weights
• Therapy bands
• Electrical stimulation
• Ultrasound
• Moist heat

4.       Services offered/ Programming

• Falls and balance
• Dining
• Seating and positioning
• Low vision
• Incontinence
• Dementia
• Pain management
• Dysphagia (Vital stim)
• Short stay return to home program

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