What to Expect During Your Stay
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, from 6 am to 10 pm • Approximately every two hours overnight, from 10 pm to 6 am BEDSIDE REPORT When nurses change shifts, the nurse who is leaving will report to the nurse taking over — right at your bedside. She or he 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 will usually be scheduled every other day in the evenings. You can discuss your schedule with your nurse.
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, speech-language pathologist and/or psychologist. A care manager will also meet with you within the first three days of 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 based on your injury or condition.
All therapy is patient-centered, with a slow and steady pace to optimize results while keeping you safe. Your therapy schedule will change daily. Each evening you’ll receive your schedule for the next day, and your care team will discuss your progress and answer questions so you and your family know how you’re doing. You will get the most out of being here by doing the best you can in each therapy sessions. With the help of your nurse or patient care technician, our Up and Ready Program is designed to assure you are on time to each therapy session.
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 to go home or to your next level of care.
23 Your Patient Experience
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