Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
Program Requirements for Rehabilitation Hospital Level Of Care:
∙ Requires an active comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment program
∙ Requires active and ongoing multiple therapies, one of which must be physical therapy or occupational therapy.
∙ Can participate in at least three hours of therapy, five days per week or fifteen hours over seven days . ∙ Is sufficiently stable on admission to actively participate in therapy
∙ Require 24 hours per day specialized rehabilitation nursing care and oversight ∙ Requires close medical supervision by a physician with specialized training and experience in rehabilitation
∙ Has problems in two or more of the following areas:
√ Activities of daily living (ADLs)
√ Mobility (walking, wheelchair, stairs)
√ Transfers √ Communication
√ Cognition (memory, social interaction, problem-solving, etc.)
Has potential for measurable functional improvement, expected in a reasonable period of time.
Has realistic goals (goal is to return safely home or to a community-based environment) If not able to achieve independence with self-care.
This may require a shift from patient-centered therapeutic services to patient/caregiver education to prepare the patient for a safe discharge to home or a community-based environment.
. Bits Cognitive Rehab
