Physical, Occupational, and In-Home Rehabilitation in Thomas County
Acute Care rehabilitation is usually the first phase of rehabilitation
after being admitted to the hospital. Most patients that require rehab
while in acute acre have acute or traumatic injuries including recent
stroke, heart attack, surgery, and other medical problems.
Archbold offers a variety of therapy services in the acute hospital setting.
Our comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation program includes physical
therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language-pathology services
provided by highly trained and experienced therapists. Our rehab team
provides treatment to you as you recover from your acute illness or surgery.
The main goal is to maintain function and prepare patients for a safe
discharge from the acute care setting. Our rehab services are provided
in all units of our hospital, including critical care.
Acute rehabilitation services offered at Archbold include the programs below.
Early Mobility Program
The goal of the Early Mobility program is to mobilize patients as soon
as they are medically stable, specific to the intensive care unit in which
they’re staying. This can occur as soon as a patient is deemed stable
by the treating provider.
Early mobility is important in reducing the length of the patient’s
stay in a critical care environment, in addition to improving bodily function
and helping speed up the recovery process overall.
“Mobility Is Medicine” Program
Our “Mobility is Medicine” program is designed to help patients
get moving during their hospital stay, including getting out of bed to
stretch, taking walks around the halls, going to the bathroom, and being
out of bed for meals.
Maintaining your strength and function are vital parts of overall improvement
during your acute hospital stay. This program will help reduce the risk
of patients experiencing weakened muscles, imbalances, and the potential
need for additional hospital days or even the need to transfer to another
rehab facility after hospitalization.
Speech-Language Pathology
Our speech-language pathologists are an important part of our acute care
setting, helping diagnose issues and assess swallow function for patients,
in addition to assessing cognitive and language functions.
The hospital Speech Language-Pathologists (SLPs) can provide specialized
testing and interventions while a patient is in the hospital. SLPs can
conduct bedside assessment of your swallow function and refer you for
a Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) or perform a Flexible Endoscopic
Evaluation of Swallow (FEES).
VFSS screening is conducted in our Radiology department with the assistance
of a skilled radiologist. Your care team will look at your swallow function
on video and determine if there is any pulmonary aspiration or other difficulties
with breathing and swallowing. This test can decipher if dietary changes
are needed and can help your doctor provide specific interventions, such
as thickening your liquids, to improve your swallow function and/or help
you avoid aspiration pneumonia.
Our SLPs can also conduct a different diagnostic test FEES. This test is
done by placing a small scope through your nose into the back of your
throat to evaluate your swallow function. This is done at bedside and
can be an excellent source of immediate feedback of your swallow function
and progress.
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Where patients choose to go for rehabilitative care can make all the difference
in their recovery. We will communicate with your physician and social
worker to coordinate a smooth transition to our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation (IPR)program offers a wide range of services
for individuals who have various diagnoses, including orthopedic injuries,
neurological disorders, cardiac diseases, arthritis, amputations, as well
as many other illnesses that may be affecting physical function.
Our goal is to take our patients expectations and hopes and implement an
individualized, comprehensive plan of care to meet each person’s
medical and therapy needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will work
with each patient from pre-admission to admission to discharge, guiding
families through the rehabilitation process. Our clinical team provides
education and training, as well as intensive therapy and medical management.
IPR is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary service that requires a physician
referral. This unit resides within the hospital, where admission requirements
are specific and insurance approval is often required.
During your IPR stay, our highly trained and friendly rehab staff will
work closely with all other members of your healthcare team, including
nurses, doctors, social workers, dieticians, and more, to provide quality
care and ensure an easy transition to home as you recover and heal. Should
you require intensive therapy intervention after your acute care stay,
IPR is an excellent option.
Reach Out to Our Rehabilitation Team Today
If you believe you or a loved one could benefit from our rehabilitation
services in Thomasville and throughout Thomas County, please don’t
hesitate to reach out to a member of our rehabilitation team today.
We can be reached at
229.228.2000. We look forward to helping you along your recovery journey and helping
you get back to a healthy life.
