Physiatry
Post-acute rehabilitation, from admission to a safe discharge.
How a PRC physiatrist manages a patient's stay in a skilled nursing facility.
The stay
What happens between admission and discharge.
1. Evaluate
A physiatrist evaluates each patient and sets rehabilitation goals with the therapy team, addressing anything that could limit progress.
2. Round twice a week
Follow-up on therapy progress, acute medical issues, pain, DVT prevention and pressure ulcer prevention, with nursing and family kept informed.
3. Discharge safely
Length of stay is extended or reduced on real progress, and discharge recommendations are made for a safe return to the community.
Why it matters
Consistent oversight changes outcomes.
It is our experience that patients do significantly better with consistent oversight utilizing goals set by therapy, with a focus on motivational strategies.
Clear, organized documentation supports the need for therapy and holds up to RAC audits and state and federal surveys.
Early family, caregiver and social worker communication makes for the smoothest transition of care.
Direct communication with orthopedic, vascular and spinal surgeons promotes healing and carryover of recommendations.
Long-term residents are evaluated for functional decline and the potential benefit of therapy.
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