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Shopping for
Rehabilitation
Is Like Comparing
Shopping for
Apples to Oranges
Rehabilitation
Shopping for
Is Like Comparing
Rehabilitation

Is Like Comparing
Apples to Oranges

Apples to Oranges When comparing inpatient rehabilitation

Characteristic Rehabilitation Nursing facilities (IRF) to skilled nursing facilities over
Hospital Home two years, research* concludes that long-term

Frequent visits Required Not required outcomes for IRF patients are superior:
by an attending
• Return home two weeks earlier
physician* When comparing inpatient rehabilitation
• 8% lower mortality rate
Characteristic Rehabilitation Nursing facilities (IRF) to skilled nursing facilities over
Multidisciplinary Required Not required When comparing inpatient rehabilitation
Home
Hospital
two years, research* concludes that long-term
• 5% fewer emergency room visits
Characteristic
team approach Rehabilitation Nursing facilities (IRF) to skilled nursing facilities over
Hospital
Not required
Frequent visits Required Home two years, research* concludes that long-term Finding the right resources, information and assistance you need to remain
outcomes for IRF patients are superior:
• Significantly fewer hospital readmissions
At least 8
by an attending 24 hours/day
RN oversight and Required Not required outcomes for IRF patients are superior: Finding the right resources, information and assistance you need to remain
Frequent visits
per year
healthy and happy in your home and communities can be confusing and
physician*
by an attending
availability consecutive • Return home two weeks earlier healthy and happy in your home and communities can be confusing and
• 8% lower mortality rate
physician* • Return home two weeks earlier
frustrating...
* Dobson|DaVanzo analysis of research identifiable 20% sample of
Not required
Multidisciplinary Required hours/day • 8% lower mortality rate frustrating...
• 5% fewer emergency room visits
Medicare beneficiaries, 2005-2009
Not required
Required
Multidisciplinary
team approach
Nursing hours per Between 5 and Between 2.5 • 5% fewer emergency room visits
• Significantly fewer hospital readmissions
BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE!
team approach
RN oversight and 7.5 hours
patient per day 24 hours/day and 4 hours • Significantly fewer hospital readmissions BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE!
At least 8
per year
Shop to compare and you will see that an
RN oversight and
consecutive
availability 24 hours/day At least 8 per year
availability
Specialty nursing Yes consecutive * Dobson|DaVanzo analysis of research identifiable 20% sample of The CSRA Area Agency on Aging, a designated Aging and Disability Resource
Not required
hours/day
inpatient rehabilitation hospital is more
training, rehabili- hours/day * Dobson|DaVanzo analysis of research identifiable 20% sample of The CSRA Area Agency on Aging, a designated Aging and Disability Resource
Medicare beneficiaries, 2005-2009
Medicare beneficiaries, 2005-2009
Nursing hours per Between 5 and Between 2.5
Nursing hours per Between 5 and Between 2.5
tation expertise comprehensive than a skilled nursing facility. Connection (ADRC), can connect seniors, persons with disabilities, family members,
patient per day 7.5 hours and 4 hours Make a return to independence and choose Connection (ADRC), can connect seniors, persons with disabilities, family members,
and 4 hours
7.5 hours
patient per day
caregivers and professionals with the resources and information they need.
Shop to compare and you will see that an
Physical, occupa- 3 hours/day, Not required Shop to compare and you will see that an caregivers and professionals with the resources and information they need.
No minimum
Yes
Yes
Specialty nursing
Specialty nursing
Not required
a higher level of care with HealthSouth
inpatient rehabilitation hospital is more
tional and/or inpatient rehabilitation hospital is more Trained, friendly counselors are ready to answer calls for information or assistance
training, rehabili 5 days/week
training, rehabili- -
Rehabilitation Hospital.
comprehensive than a skilled nursing facility.
speech therapy comprehensive than a skilled nursing facility. Trained, friendly counselors are ready to answer calls for information or assistance
tation expertise (minimum)
tation expertise
with:
Make a return to independence and choose
level of service 3 hours/day, No minimum Make a return to independence and choose with:
Physical, occupa-
Physical, occupa- 3 hours/day, No minimum a higher level of care with HealthSouth • Transportation • Help for People with Disabilities
a higher level of care with HealthSouth
Learn more about the difference we can
tional and/or
5 days/week
tional and/or
5 days/week
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians. Rehabilitation Hospital. • Transportation • Help for People with Disabilities
(minimum)
speech therapy
• Meals on Wheels
• Home Modification, such as
make in your rehabilitation outcome
speech therapy (minimum) Rehabilitation Hospital. • Meals on Wheels • Home Modification, such as
level of service
level of service Learn more about the difference we can • Home Care wheelchair ramps
at 706 826-5808.
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians. Learn more about the difference we can • Home Care wheelchair ramps
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians. make in your rehabilitation outcome • Tai Chi and other Wellness • Caregiver Programs
make in your rehabilitation outcome
at 706 826-5808. • Tai Chi and other Wellness • Caregiver Programs
• Diabetes Education & Prevention
programs
programs
The Joint Commission Disease-Specific at 706 826-5808. • Options & Counseling • Diabetes Education & Prevention
• Volunteer Opportunities
Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation • Options & Counseling • Volunteer Opportunities
The Joint Commission Disease-Specific
Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation Services are provided through private pay and government-funded options. The ability
The Joint Commission Disease-Specific Services are provided through private pay and government-funded options. The ability
Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation to pay privately offers an alternative to being placed on a waiting list.
to pay privately offers an alternative to being placed on a waiting list.
A Higher Level of Care
Contact the CSRA Area Agency on Aging by dialing
A Higher Level of Care ® ® Contact the CSRA Area Agency on Aging by dialing
A Higher Level of Care ® (866) 552-4464 or (706) 210-2018.
(866) 552-4464 or (706) 210-2018.
1355 Independence Drive • Augusta, GA 30901
1355 Independence Drive • Augusta, GA 30901
706 724-7746 • healthsouthwalton.com
706 724-7746 • healthsouthwalton.com
1355 Independence Drive • Augusta, GA 30901 9
706 724-7746 • healthsouthwalton.com ©2017:HealthSouth Corporation:1280723
©2017:HealthSouth Corporation:1280723
©2017:HealthSouth Corporation:1280723