A 12-point checklist for patients and families
The following list of questions can help you evaluate the best possible rehabilitation settings:
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Does the hospital offer advanced therapies and techniques, leading-edge technologies, and clinical research in a rehabilitation center? |
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Is care provided by an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals under the direction of a physician who specializes in physical rehabilitation and medicine or neurology? |
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Is the medical staff available around the clock to manage your complex medical needs and monitor your progress? |
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Do specialized rehabilitation nurses manage your daily care? |
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Do experienced physical, occupational and speech therapists tailor a comprehensive treatment plan to your specific needs and provide therapy for a minimum of three hours a day, five or six days a week? |
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Are psychology and neuropsychology services available to help you cope with the many challenges you may face? |
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Will you and your family meet regularly with the rehabilitation team to discuss goals, progress and discharge plans? |
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Does the hospital provide a continuum of inpatient through outpatient care, including a range of specialty services, such as prosthetics and orthotics, and access to community resources? |
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Are patient and family education programs, training and support groups available? |
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Does the hospital offer state-of-the-art equipment in a dynamic rehabilitation environment? |
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Does the hospital measure patient outcomes and satisfaction and do they make this information available? |
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Is the hospital accredited by an independent, nationally recognized organization, such as The Joint Commission and/or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)? |
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