Inpatient Rehabilitation

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Northwest Medical Center - Springdale Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
609 W. Maple Avenue
Harvey Jones Tower II, 3rd floor
Springdale, AR 72764
Main Line: (479) 757-2300
Fax: (479) 757-2976

After an accident or illness, some patients need intensive therapy before they can leave the hospital. Inpatient rehabilitation is where the greatest gains in recovery are seen in the shortest time. We offer speech/language, physical and occupational therapy, as well as nursing services, provided by a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal: to return patients as soon as possible to their home or home-like setting.

Our inpatient rehabilitation facility is located at Northwest Medical Center - Springdale. All rooms are private, physician coverage is available around the clock and the nursing staff has received specialized training in rehabilitation. Northwest Medical Center - Springdale has received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval^TM for both orthopedics and stroke care.

The multidisciplinary team specializes in individualized inpatient rehabilitation programs. We believe in a team approach to care, that involves patients, family members and health care providers. Your rehabilitation care team includes:

• Board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists)
• Physician assistants
• Rehabilitation nurses
• Physical therapists
• Occupational therapists
• Speech-language pathologists
• Medical social worker
• Care coordinators
• Therapeutic recreation specialists
• Registered dietitian

We provide care for patients who are recovering from:

• Stroke
• Orthopedic injuries and surgeries
• Spinal cord injury
• Amputation
• Brain injury
• Medical or trauma injury
• Neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Guillain–Barré syndrome, etc.

Family members/caregivers are encouraged to participate in the rehabilitation process and support the patient in the road to recovery. Social visits should occur after 4 p.m. due to scheduled therapies and medical treatments. If a caregiver would like to observe a specific therapy session, please speak with the social worker or therapist.

Care coordinators and social workers are available on the unit to answer questions and help facilitate a smooth discharge process. Support with education will be offered to caregivers how best to assist the patient after discharge. Family members/caregivers will participate in a half-day training session prior to discharge.

Inpatient rehabilitation may be available to patients who:

• Require 24-hour medical supervision but are medically stable
• Are able to tolerate three to four hours of therapy per day
• Require moderate to maximum assistance with mobility, speech, language or activities of daily living
• Require an interdisciplinary approach of at least two services, including physical, occupational or speech therapy
• Have potential to improve function and can demonstrate new learning
• Have the participation and support of family upon discharge

Assessments
If you think a loved one would benefit from our services, please feel free to contact us to discuss our services or arrange a tour. We provide assessments at no charge.

Referrals
Anyone can refer patients to Northwest Medical Center - Springdale's acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. We receive referrals from physicians, social workers and family members. Recent hospitalization stays are not required for an acute rehabilitation admission. Home assessment visits are available. Grant us the opportunity to see if you or your family member would benefit from staying at the Northwest Medical Center - Springdale's acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. We welcome you to tour the unit and call with any questions.

Meet "Coach" Byron Boudreaux and learn what a significant role the inpatient rehab unit played in his recovery from an aortic aneurysm.