Have a new onset (within 30 days) of illness, injury, surgery, exacerbation or comorbidity.
Typical diagnoses that meet inpatient rehab criteria are:
Stroke
Brain Injury
Guillian Barre Syndrome
Orthopedic Fractures
Spinal Cord Injury
Major / multiple trauma
Joint replacements
Amputation
Infectious disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Complex cardiovascular condition
Complex pulmonary condition
Other generalized weakness caused by acute onset of illness/injury
Have a decline in prior activity level requiring assistance with Activities of Daily Living, Cognition, Speech, Swallow, and/or Mobility
Be able to participate in a multi-disciplinary therapy program at least 3 hours a day, 5-6 days a week and have the potential for progress during a short-term rehabilitation stay.
Demonstrate medical necessity requiring ongoing care from a physician and 24/7 nursing care.
Have a plan to discharge to a community setting (typically home, a board and care, Independent Living Facility or Assisted Living Facility).
