What to Expect during Your Stay
You will get the most out of therapy by doing your best in each session. With the help of your nurse or patient care technician, our Up and Ready Program is designed to ensure you are on time to sessions. CARE ROUNDS Our staff will make care visits (or “rounds”) every day so that you get the best care and assistance — and to keep your family informed and involved. You will be visited by one of your caregivers: • Approximately every hour during the day, between 6 am-10 pm
• Approximately every two hours overnight, between 10 pm-6 am
BEDSIDE REPORT The outgoing nurse will introduce you to the nurse coming on shift, review your goals and ensure that you feel comfortable. BATHROOM ASSISTANCE When you need to use the bathroom, please remember to ask for assistance by using the call-light button (accommodations are made for those who cannot use the traditional call-light button). For your safety, staff may be required to stay in the bathroom with you. Showers usually will be scheduled every other day in the evenings. You can discuss your schedule with your nurse. FOOD SERVICES & DIETARY NEEDS A catering associate will visit you every morning to take your order for meals. If you have any dietary restrictions, your doctor will add these to the order.
UPON ARRIVAL The day you arrive, you will meet with a nurse and doctor who will complete your first assessments. Therapy will begin the second day of your stay. At this time, your therapy team will conduct your initial evaluations. Your team may include a physical therapist, occupational therapist and/or a speech- language pathologist. A care manager and a psychologist also will meet with you during your stay.
DAILY THERAPY Each day begins with a visit from your doctor to review your progress. From there, you’ll participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy. All therapy is patient-centered and safely paced to help you achieve desired intensity and optimal results. Your therapy schedule will change daily. Each evening you’ll receive your schedule for the next day. Throughout your stay, your care team will discuss your progress and answer questions so you and your family know how you’re doing.
FAMILY PARTICIPATION & CAREGIVER EDUCATION We strongly encourage family members to come to your therapy sessions and to be present when you receive nursing care. Involvement in these activities is important because it will help your family feel comfortable as you gain independence and plan for discharge.
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