Our Rehabilitation Process

In addition to the therapy offered by our rehabilitation nurses, each inpatient receives a minimum of 3 hours of therapy daily divided between the morning and afternoon sessions. The mix of physical, occupational, and speech therapy depends on the individual needs of the patient.  Patients may also participate in music therapy, spiritual programs, or other group activities depending on their interest and status.  Each patient is supported by both a social worker and a discharge planner.  Health psychology sees patients when emotional issues arise.  All patients are staffed weekly at the Rehabilitation Team Conference where goals, progress, and discharge plans are discussed.  Family Conferences are scheduled when discharge issues arise that require consultation with family members and patients.

Discharge Planning

Discharge planning is coordinated by the entire rehabilitation team. Our full-time discharge planner and full-time social worker lead discharge planning that involves families, patients, therapists, physicians, and nurses in making the best possible discharge dispositions.  Our goal is to return as many patients to the community as possible.  Most patients continue their therapies after discharge.  Depending on patient need and geographic location, this continuing therapy may provided at the outpatient center of the University of Illinois, provided at the rehabilitation clinic of another hospital, provided by a home health agency, or delivered at a subactue rehabilitation facility.  Our team ensures that each discharged patient leaves with a workable continuing rehabilitation plan.