International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

The role of rehabilitation in effective interdisciplinary management of the rehab-to-home client

3^rd International Conference and Exhibition on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

May 18-20, 2015 San Antonio, USA

Shari Wingard

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: Int J Phys Med Rehabil

Abstract :

Given the numerous regulations and criteria imposed upon healthcare providers to manage the care of patients admitted to their facility for short course rehabilitation-to-home, the role of the rehabilitation professional can become a daunting taskâ??to ensure quality care is provided in the most cost efficient manner, while simultaneously ensuring excellent clinical outcomes. The audience will be taken through the journey of the rehabilitationistâ??s role in effectively managing the rehabto- home client. This journey begins with the discharge planning process, which is the pivotal framework (built at the time of admission) for the course of the rehab stay. Critical roles of the rehabilitation professional, in standardized, objective testing, as it relates to the clientâ??s functional abilities and goals are delineated. This objective data will become a key part of the Success Story and Outcome Reporting at the time of discharge. Due to the fact that the client spends a large portion of their day in rehab, a positive client-therapist relationship is crucial, and the therapistsâ?? role in gathering and relaying critical information to the interdisciplinary team is essential. To ensure a successful and safe discharge home, all areas must be evaluated and any barriers addressed prior to the discharge date. The Post-Discharge Follow-Up components with the development of future process improvement plans to close the loop of the continuum of quality care and thus redefine the role of rehabilitation in effectively managing the rehab-to-home client.