Your rehab Team | Therapy! | Who does it? | no falls! | what's that? |
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Who is Stacy?
Your Case manager
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What is speech therapy
This discipline focuses on communication, cognition, and swallowing
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What is a physical therapist
selecting the best device for mobility (i.e. rolling walker, cane, no device)
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What is a bed alarm
this beeps every time I get up from my bed to remind me to call for help before getting up alone
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What is a schedule
Monday-Friday Laura (your rehab tech) hands these out around 8am
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Who is Dr. Yang?
Your Physiatrist
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What is physical therapy
This discipline focuses on mobility and strength
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What is an occupational therapist
teaching techniques to dress, bathe, and toilet independently
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What is a wheelchair alarm
This seatbelt helps remind you to call for assistance before getting up from the wheelchair
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What is a WITH notebook
Information about your stay, education handouts and home exercise programs are kept in this binder
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Who is Dr. Jac?
Your Internist
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What is occupational therapy
This discipline focuses on activities of daily living
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What is a speech therapist
selecting the safest food and drink consistency while helping to progress you to your regular diet
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What is a call bell
If I need assistance in my room I can push this red button, or pull the red cord in the bathroom before I stand up
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What is a ROADMAP
This paper is hanging in my room with my personal goals listed
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What is Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy?
Your 3 therapy disciplines
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What is 3 hours
the number of hours per day you receive of therapy
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What is a pharmacist
reviews your medications, side effects, and potential interactions between medicines
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What is non-slip socks or shoes
These should be on my feet any time I am transferring or walking
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What is my patient portal app
you can log in here on your smart phone to see information about your rehab stay and medical information
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What is home health?
you will receive this kind of therapy/ nursing once you discharge
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What is group therapy
this type of therapy session involves 2 or more patients working together, allows you to meet others and helps keep you motivated
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What is a psychiatrist
This doctor helps to assess your mood and emotions, provides support and prescribes medications if needed to help with your mental health
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what is 1-2 days before discharge
When do I become independent in my room and get to walk around on my own
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What is a survey
when you go home you will receive a phone call to complete this "___", about your rehab stay
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