Rehabilitation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is involved on my rehabilitation team?
Your team is led by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician and routinely includes rehabilitation nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and/or speech therapy , social services, therapeutic recreation and case management. Each individual has unique needs and additional care may required from psychology, neuro-psychology, nutritionists, internal medicine or any number of specialists to meet your needs.
Why do we need an acute rehabilitation hospital?
An acute rehabilitation hospital stay allows you to continue to have your medical needs managed daily by physicians. It provides specialized rehabilitation nursing care and an intensive therapy program to allow you to improve your physical, cognitive and functional living skills, allowing the majority of patients to return to their home and community.
What is the average length of stay and the outcome?
Average length of stay is 14 days, but can vary some for each individual served.
What about follow-up care?
Successful rehabilitation requires smooth transition from hospital to home, and this will include a return appointment with your rehabilitation medicine doctor and possibly outpatient services. MeritCare provides many of the outpatient services from therapy, to home health, to specialty clinics and services. We will work with you to provide care where you choose.
How can we learn more about the rehabilitation process?
Rehab 101 provides an introductory overview for patients and their families to learn about the rehabilitation process, what to expect at the various stages and how to care for your family member. This is an informal group discussion led by a rehabilitation professional to allow family members to ask questions, share concerns and obtain resources.
We want the best, but can we afford it?
Benefits are verified before admission to the program. Medicare covers rehabilitation as do most insurance plans. If you are underinsured we arrange for consultation with our financial counselors.