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when it’s time to go home? Every situation requires
a different amount of rehabilitation time
and a patient shouldn’t leave until their progress
has been fully evaluated by their entire rehabilitation
team.
• How many patients (who have the same/similar
condition) have been successfully treated?
This is an important question because not all
facilities can handle every situation. It is acceptable
to ask for the phone number of the specialists
and ask questions about their methods of
treatments and daily routines. Ask them how
many hours of therapy patients typically go
through a day.
• How many patients return home after discharge,
opposed to going to a nursing home?
This varies by condition.
• What type of educational and weekend programs
are available? Many HealthSouth rehabilitation
hospitals offer support groups and other
resources.
Take a tour: Before you make a decision,
make an appointment to take a tour of the hospital.
Look for cleanliness, smell for odors and
ask to see therapy areas and equipment.
Do the comparison: Make sure to compare
the years of service, specialty programs, patient
satisfaction, national clinical ratings and patient
clinical outcomes among facilities.
Taking these steps in choosing the right rehabilitation
can make a huge difference in a
patient’s recovery.
When it comes to finding the best rehabilitation
services, be sure that you understand the
differences in your rehabilitation options.
For more information, contact:
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah,
an Affiliate of HealthSouth at 912-235-6001
or visit the web site at:
rehabilitationhospitalsavannah.com.
Rehabilitation Hospital
of Savannah
An Affiliate of HealthSouth
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