Specialty Assessments and Services - Depending on individual needs, videoflouroscopic, or state-of-the-art Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Dysphagia (FEED) studies are performed for assessment of swallowing. Nerve blocks for severe spasticity and custom designed orthotics are also available.

Community Reintegration - Community outings are used to practice higher level mobility, endurance, and safety skills. A transitional hospital room is used to evaluate a patient’s readiness to return home, giving patients and families the opportunity to “practice” an independent living situation under the supervision of the rehabilitation team.

Family Conference - Patients and their families may meet with members of the treatment team to discuss progress, discharge planning and any concerns.  

Family and Caregiver Training - Training is provided for family members and caregivers to ensure the skills necessary to assist the patient with daily activities in the home or other environment. This promotes the continuation of the rehabilitation program after discharge. Family members and caregivers are encouraged to attend the “New Start” stroke education classes offered in conjunction with the American Heart Association.

Home Assessment - Prior to discharge, a staff member may evaluate the patient’s living environment to assess the ability to function in that setting.  

Continuum of Care
After discharge, follow-up appointments are scheduled with the primary care physician, specialists as well as with the rehabilitation physician. This ensures the patient is receiving the recommended home health or outpatient services and provides the continuity necessary for successful rehabilitation. The Rehabcentre offers on-site outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy.  

Program Outcomes
The Rehabcentre shows positive results* - with patients obtaining the independence skills necessary to return to the home environment. This helps demonstrate the success of our rehabilitation program, as well as the satisfaction of our patients.

*Please refer to statistics in our 2004 Disclosure Statement.

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