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How
to Pick a Rehabilitation Facility |
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The
first step in finding and evaluating an acute rehabilitation
hospital is to simply take a tour of the hospital. Observe the
attitude of the staff, type of equipment, and the cleanliness
of the facility.
Ask questions about the backgrounds of the clinical staff. Who exactly will be
taking care of you or your family member? Does the hospital have Physical Therapists,
Rehabilitation Nurses, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Respiratory
Therapists, Clinical Dieticians, Psychologist and/or Neuropsychologist and Physicians
specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation?
During your tour it is also very important to make note of the following:
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What
is the nurse-to-patient ratio? |
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Is
it a comfortable place? Does it have a clean cafeteria,
therapy areas, nursing station, and patient rooms/bathrooms? |
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Does
it promote family education and involvement? |
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Does
the hospital offer outpatient services? |
You
may also want to speak with a member of the management team to
address any other concerns you might have. There is no reason to
be nervous about asking all the questions you want. Choosing the
best acute rehabilitation hospital for you and your family member
is a crucial decision.
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