* Physical therapy to restore
mobility & strength
* Occupational therapy to restore the activities of daily
living
* Dedicated patient rooms equipped with internet access and
environmental controls to maximize patient independence
* Urology consultation to manage bowel/bladder disorders
* Dysphagia (swallow) therapy and Modified Barium Swallow
studies (videoflouroscopy)
* Respiratory therapy
* Ventilator weaning & management
* Rehabilitative nursing
* Psychiatry & psychology services
* Peer counseling delivered by individuals living with spinal
cord injury
* Services of the Center for Rehabilitation Technology (CRT)
* Medication evaluation & optimization
* Sexual counseling
* Nutrition education
* Patient & family education
* Recreational Therapy services
* Aquatic therapy
* Hydrotherapy for wound care
* Vocational rehabilitation services
* Driver evaluation & training
* On-site Prosthetic Orthotic Center
* Adaptive sports programs
* Access to transitional apartment for patient/family practice
of newly learned life skills
* Case management & discharge planning
For family and friends traveling long distances who wish to
visit with our spinal cord injured patients, the hospital
makes dormitory rooms available for overnight stays. This
also allows loved ones to fully participate in the rehabilitation
process, offering comfort and support and becoming educated
as to the patient's needs.
The Helen Hayes Hospital Spinal Cord Injury
Rehabilitation Program is JCAHO and CARF Accredited.
For further information, contact the
Helen Hayes Admission Referral Center at
845-786-4535 or 1-888-70-REHAB ext. 4535.
To schedule a guided tour, call 845-786-4233,
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
