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Programs that provide intensive rehabilitative services on a 24-hour basis for patients who are severely disabled as a result of injury or disease. Services include a thorough evaluation of the person’s abilities and disabilities and the development and implementation of a rehabilitation plan which may incorporate physical, occupational, speech and/or other types of therapies; education about modifications in lifestyle which may be necessary including information about diet, exercise and stress reduction; guidance in using adaptive devices which maximize the person’s functional abilities; and counseling for the person and/or significant others to facilitate a positive adjustment to the person’s current condition. Inpatient rehabilitation services may be provided by general acute care hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.
This is an intensive short-term rehabilitation program provided by an interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, physical and occupational therapists who work in conjunction with dietitians, social workers and speech and language pathologists. The goal is for clients to experience a smooth transition from therapy programs to their home environments. Living arrangements are available in private…