ACUTE INPATIENT
REHABILITATION Helping you feel at home, working to get you there.
Regain Your Life If you experience a cognitive or physical injury, the Bryan Inpatient Rehabilitation staff will provide the most comprehensive care customized to your needs. Our approach combines expert medical professionals with advanced technology. You will be in a comfortable setting as you work to overcome the fears and pain that come with an injury. We are here to help you regain the life you thought you might have lost. In fact our patient outcomes meet and exceed those of other facilities. Your ability to return home is a key outcome of our program. The percentage of Bryan patients who go directly home 83 percent - is higher than regional and national averages. The complete care team for you At Bryan, your team will be comprised of specialists to fit your needs. Your loved ones also play a crucial part of the care team. Weekly care team meetings are conducted at your bedside to discuss your progress. Outside of your therapy and meetings, rehabilitation nursing care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Direct access to the medical center Stay in our comfortable and spacious rooms with immediate access to a range of services and specialized doctors. Receive the specialty care you need without leaving the rehabilitation floor. This will limit interruptions to your therapy and recovery. You will have 24/7 access to laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and other medical services with results usually available in 1-12 hours.
Getting back to your daily activities Your ability to return home is very important to us. Advanced technology is available to help with the retraining of your daily activities. When you are ready to go home, we will provide home safety evaluations to ensure a successful transition.
Treatment Team Members The first and most important member of our treatment team is YOU! We look to understand what activities you value. From there, the team builds a plan of care to help you reach your goals. The team collaborates daily and works together to help you meet your goals. Physiatrists Physiatrists are physicians specially trained in rehabilitation who coordinate your overall treatment and recovery process. Registered Nurses Rehabilitation registered nurses provide around the clock personal care and support. Our acute rehabilitation program has a low nurse to patient ratio. Physical Therapists Physical therapists help improve your mobility, including transfers, walking and stairs. Speech Language Pathologists Speech language pathologists work with you to improve your ability to speak, swallow, read, write and comprehend. They also help you work on your cognitive skills (the way you think).
Quick access to staff in our other services: Trauma Center Neurosciences Orthopedic Oncology Radiology Ultrasound CT
Intensive care unit Full laboratory Pharmacy Emergency department MRI
Occupational Therapists Occupational therapists focus on improving your everyday living skills including bathing, dressing, cooking, jobrelated tasks and cognitive skills. Social Workers Social workers help you and your family adjust to the changes that were brought about by illness or injury, helping you and your family make preparations for life after you leave the hospital. Most of our patients return home or with family immediately following their rehabilitation stay. Therapeutic Recreational Therapists Therapeutic recreational therapists provide activities that enable you to return to social and leisure activities, as well as activities to reduce stress. Other Team Members Other team members include pastoral care staff who assist with the spiritual journey that takes place with recovery; nutritional therapists ensure that you have the nutrition to support healing and your increased activity.
Technology to Retrain & Strengthen Your Skills
Our expert staff include technology as part of your therapy to help you recove
REBUILDING YOUR COORDINATION The BITS program works on eyehand coordination, visual reaction time, contrast sensitivity and memory.
LET’S GET WALKING The Bioness L300 helps with neurological conditions. It retrains your muscles to walk more naturally and with increased speed.
STRENGTHEN YOUR ARMS AND LEGS The FES bike activates weakened or paralyzed muscles of the arms or legs.
er. Here is some of the technology available to help speed up your recovery.
RELEARNING TO SWALLOW The Vital Stim is a non-invasive therapy to help swallowing using electrial stimulation.
IMPROVE BALANCE AND POSTURE The Lite Gait allows the patient to walk while improving balance and posture.
GRAB AND RELEASE The Saebo helps improve grip strength with grasp and release motion for stroke patients.
Expectations Rehabilitation is offered in many different settings. It is important that you understand the differences in those settings. Your current physical status, toleration of therapy and speed of progress can determine your level of care. Your insurance carrier also may play into the decision about which level of care is most appropriate for you.
BRYAN REHABILITATION PROGRAM LEVEL OF CARE Below you can compare the differences between our program and a skilled nursing facility. Bryan Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Program •
Provides intensive therapy program that has at least three hours of therapy a day, five days a week.
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Involves an interdisciplinary treatment team.
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Requires a physiatrist to visit at least four times a week.
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Must hold at least weekly treatment team meetings to discuss the patient’s progress and revise the plan of care at bedside.
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Registered nurses and therapists on site 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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Pet therapy
Skilled nursing facility •
Less intensive therapy. No requirement on minimum amount of therapy that is provided.
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Physician visit is only required on a monthly basis.
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Treatment teams typically meet monthly.
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Requires less than eight hours of nursing care per day.
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Does not require 24-hour registered nurses on-site.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) This involves re-training the way you do things to provide a way for patients to become more independent. The Bryan Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Center is set up to practice these activities. It all begins in your own private room with a bathroom and easy access shower. Meal preparation in a full kitchen Laundry Gardening in the Bryan Rehabilitation Garden Community outings
Accreditations The Bryan Rehabilitation Unit has received the highest level of recognition by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This accreditation is in the following areas: Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Adults Children and Adolescents Brain Injury Program Stroke Specialty Program Amputation Specialty Program
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