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By Cathy L. Joseph, OTR/L, Director of Therapy Operations, HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
What happens when you are ready to leave the hospital after you have had surgery, an accident or a traumatic event like a stroke and you are not strong enough or you do not have the skills to return home? This may cause you and your family stress because you don’t know what to do. Your doctor or case manager may suggest you need to go somewhere else for rehabilitation. What is rehabilitation and where should you go for rehabilitation? Rehabilitation can be provided by an inpatient rehabilitation facility or a skilled nursing facility (a nursing home). We at HealthSouth believe that if you qualify, you should choose one of our hospitals.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals are licensed as inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF). HealthSouth, as an IRF, provides 24-hour registered nursing care, under the supervision of doctors. HealthSouth provides each patient with an individualized treatment program designed to help maximize functional independence and emotional wellbeing. We also provide education on adaptive techniques, exercise and energy conservation. Our ultimate goal is to help return an individual to the highest level of mobility, self care, and functional lifestyle at home, in the community, and in the workplace.
HealthSouth provides a minimum of three hours of therapy (physical, occupational and/or speech therapy) five days a week or 15 hours over the course of a week. A rehabilitation physician sees each patient at least three times a week and often times more. Other services provided as needed include respiratory therapy, case management, dietary and nutritional counseling, neuropsychology, and pharmacy access.
If your doctor believes you need rehabilitation, a HealthSouth representative will evaluate you to see if you could benefit from our inpatient rehabilitation hospital programs. Our team of experts has extensive experience in today’s most advanced therapeutic methods and technologies. HealthSouth leads the way, consistently outperforming peers with a unique, intensive approach to rehabilitation, progressing patients to increased strength in less than average time. At HealthSouth we continually strive for excellence in all that we do, partnering with every patient to find a treatment plan that works for them while providing comfort, professionalism, and respect.
For more information about HealthSouth Scottsdale’s rehabilitation programs, call 480-551-5400. You may also find us at www.healthsouthscottsdale.com. HealthSouth Scottsdale is located at 9630 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale.
