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The goal of the TRC is to help
individuals with brain injury to re-enter the community in
the most effective and cost efficient manner possible. Through
comprehensive service coordination, the individual will work
on developing and securing a discharge to a permanent residence
of his or her choice. Through ongoing therapy, social integration
and training in the activities of daily living, the program
seeks to maximize the functional level of the participant,
enabling them to lead an independent, self-directed, productive
and dignified life. The TRC provides professionally trained
staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Located on the hospital campus, the single-story
ranch style house accommodates ten individuals. Accessible
and comfortably appointed, the residence features six bedrooms,
accessible bathrooms and standard style bathrooms, a kitchen,
great room, dinning room, activity room, study and a screened-in
porch.
Who can benefit from transitional rehabilitation
The Transitional Rehabilitation Center is designed
for individuals with acquired brain injury, who are at least
18 years of age. Typically, prospective participants have
completed an intensive inpatient rehabilitation program and
are not yet functioning at a high enough level to return home
or live independently. The TRC also provides services for
individuals who have been residing in the community and have
begun to de-compensate. Through careful planning and structured
programming, these individuals will be able to successfully
rebuild their support systems, learn new compensatory strategies
while solidifying existing skills. The person will then reenter
the community better able to cope with the challenges of everyday
living.
Rehabilitation program
While a participant in the TRC, the following
services are available:
* Service coordination
* Independent living skills training and development
* Community integration counseling
* Intensive Behavioral Programming
* Structured Day Programming
* Home and Community Based Support Services
* Occupational Therapy
* Neuropsychology
* Physical Therapy
* Speech and Language Pathology
* Vocational Development
* Community Based Instruction
* Transportation Training
All services will be coordinated with service coordinator
and available funding source.
Discharge Planning/Length of Stay
Cients of the TRC will participate in programming
for approximately 30 days to six months. At that time, he
or she will be discharged to an environment that will meet
their needs. Discharge planning begins at admission. The participant
will be working with his or her individualized treatment team
to develop the highest level of resources and support systems
that will allow for a successful transition home. Follow-up
care at Helen Hayes Hospital can be arranged and any required
home-care services will be scheduled.
Admission Criteria
While each case will be evaluated on an individual
basis, admission guidelines are as follows:
* An approved funding source
* Acquired brain injury which is not progressive
* At least 18 years of age
* Ability to self-administer medication with verbal cueing
* Physician prescription indicating client is medically stable
and can tolerate up to 5 hours of activity per day
* Resolution of these medical issues: tracheotomy & gastrointestinal
tubes; infectious diseases; open wounds; substance abuse;
hemodialysis; psychiatric disorders
* Demonstrated potential for increased independence with basic
and instrumental ADL's
Referrals and coverage
The Transitional Rehabilitation Center at Helen
Hayes Hospital readily accepts referrals from physicians,
discharge planners, case managers and other health care providers.
Services are usually covered by the New York State Department
of Health Medicaid Waiver program. The TRC is a new type of
service in the State of New York. Prior to admission, our
team of specialists will work with most insurance companies
to receive funding approval and notify you of confirmation
and of any deductibles or co-payments. Our staff are always
available to provide a personal tour of the facility along
with any available information to help make you or your loved
one's transition home a success.
For additional information, or to make
a referral, please call:
Barry Dain
845-786-4043 or 1-888-70-REHAB, ext. 4043
Fax; 845-786-4059
dainb@helenhayeshosp.org
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