Short-Term Rehab: Achieve Your Highest Level of Functioning at Mary Ann Morse
Our treatment plans are individualized and designed to meet our patients' goals. From balance to home safety, our highly skilled clinicians are the key to our patients achieving their maximum functional ability. Here are some of the reasons why ours is the highest quality short-term rehab:
Excellent Staffing Levels
 Six-day per week treatment and seven-day per week coverage - Afternoon and weekend evaluations for new admissions to provide equipment and orient patient to new setting (integral part of falls prevention program)
- Rehabilitation staff continuity throughout weekend care
- IV-certified nurses are highly experienced in wound care, pain management, and post-surgical care
- Activity specialists consult with rehab therapists and nursing professionals to involve patient in wide range of group and individual activities that strengthen mind and muscle as well as entertain and provide a welcome respite from the daily work of rehabilitation.
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Clinical Care Considerations
 Clinical programming derived from evidence-based practice (patient treatment plans are based on sound clinical reasoning) - Individual therapy to address diagnosis of specific conditions and functional components of treatment plan, including the following:
- Group therapy to provide additional generalized strengthening and activity endurance
- Provision of assistive devices and adaptive equipment for ambulation and self-care tasks
- Discharge planning involving all interested participants (patients, caregivers, families, case managers, community services)
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 Complex Medical Post Acute Care & Post Surgical Care
- Orthopedic recovery
- Cardiac and pulmonary recovery
- Stroke/neurological rehab
- Skin/wound management
- Pain management
- Diabetes management
- Oncology management & palliative care
- Cardiac and abdominal surgery recovery
- Amputation and prosthetic care
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Post Joint Replacement Rehabilitation Considerations
- Patient function through Activities of Daily Living participation (adaptation & accommodation)
- Treatment of medical conditions that limit functional ability
- Pain control coordinated with nursing treatment schedules
- Weight bearing status
- Leg length measurement and accommodation
- Progressive range of motion and strengthening
- Home environment assessment (accessibility, assistance, and safety) if necessary
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State of the Art Modalities
- Nintendo Wii (used for postural assessment, unguarded movement, eye-hand coordination, and balance)
- Functional trainer
- MedEx photo therapy
- Sci-Fit
Patients may choose to have their rehabilitative care overseen by their own private physician or by one of our Medical Directors. The patient's treatment plan and progress are monitored weekly and updated as needed by the interdisciplinary health care team, the RN case manager, and the medical director.
To find out how to do your own short-term rehabilitation at Mary Ann Morse-or to schedule short-term rehab for a loved one-contact us at 508-433-4400 or email us today. |
