Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Unit
Long-term Complex Medical Care Unit (CCU)
Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit
Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit
Ancillary Services

Referral Process

Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Unit

»10 bed, voluntary admission, delayed-egress unit for patients with moderate to severe psychiatric/behavioral disorders resulting from:

- Dementia or Delirium
- Neurologic Accident or Injury (Traumatic or Closed Head Injury)
- Stroke or other Neurologic Disease
- Primary Psychiatric or Behavioral Disturbance

» Structured day program with focus on Cognitive Rehabilitation, Behavior Management, Stress Management, and the development of adaptive coping skills
» Comprehensive in-house rehabilitation services (Physiatry, PT, OT, Neuropsychology, Speech, Recreation)
» Unit Level System - A system to provide ongoing clinical review of acuity and behavior risk and a structured format for patient's access to increased levels of privilege
» Video monitoring capability to cover all patients' rooms and treatment areas as needed
» Twice weekly Neuropsychiatric/Psychopharmacological reviews of all patients
» Computerized Behavior Data Management System with data collection by all disciplines across all treatment environments
» Behaviorally trained nursing and behavior specialist staff on all shifts
» All unit and rehabilitation staff certified in behavior and crisis management through center's Care and Safety program
» Individualized Point System - Token Economy used to enhance motivation, and reward efforts toward active rehabilitation
» Individualized Behavior Response Plans/Contracts - Detailed behavior intervention plans developed together with family/caregivers and designed to maximize program consistency
» Community re-entry programming and placement coordination including home evaluation
» Comprehensive Outpatient Services to provide a continuum of care and support for successful community transition.

Long-term Complex Medical Care Unit (CCU)

Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit

» Ventilator Rehabilitation - Active and aggressive therapeutic interventions for patients who have been unable to be weaned from ventilator support but have the potential to achieve this goal
» Ventilator Management - Evaluation and support to reduce dependence on technological assistance and to improve quality of life
» Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation - Nocturnal ventilatory support for patients with chronic hypoventilation or respiratory insufficiency due to COPD, neuromuscular disease, or chest wall deformities
» Arterial Blood Gas Laboratory Services
» Pulmonary Function Testing Services
» Diagnostic Laryngotracheoscopy - for evaluation and monitoring airway integrity

Ventilator-assisted patients are provided state-of-the-art technology that enhances both safety and ventilator weaning potential. Adaptations to the ventilator system are frequently made, promoting patient communication and mobility for clinical and social activities away from bedside.

COMMON APPROPRIATE PRESENTING DIAGNOSES

» Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, e.g., asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
» Restrictive lung and chest wall diseases
» Respiratory insufficiency secondary to prolonged medical and/or surgical illness
» Neuromuscular disease
» Traumatic brain injury
» Spinal cord injury

ADMISSION CRITERIA

» Medical condition does not warrant telemetry
» Potential to benefit from medical and physical rehabilitation
» Patient motivation and/or family support to achieve pre-admission goals and objectives

Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit

Ancillary Services

Referral Process

To request additional information or make a referral, please call:

508-995-6900 or 800-394-5525