WMHS's Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (CIRU) @ Memorial

Our Philosophy: Provide high quality, cost effective rehabilitation to help our patients achieve the highest possible level of function

Annual Activities

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004

Services provided:

At least two types of therapies (physical, occupational, speech/language therapy) for a general average of 3 hours per day. Additional services provided were recreational therapy, rehabilitative nursing, medical care, nutritional consultation, supportive psychotherapy, and respiratory therapy.

• 388 patients served
• Average age - 76
• Average number of days in CIRU - 9
• 85% returned to their homes; 9% were admitted or returned to a long-term care facility; 6% were admitted to an acute care facility (hospital).

Patients admitted to the CIRU have a significant disability that restricts their ability to function independently. The causes of impairment for the patients this year were:

• orthopedic-related, such as hip fractures, hip replacements, and knee replacements (216 persons)
• strokes (56 persons)
• amputations (3 persons)
• non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction, brain and neurological disorders (113 persons)

Feedback:

• 100 % of the respondents indicated that their stay in the rehab program made them more able to function independently when they returned home.
• In general, they were satisfied with both the results and the processes of their rehabilitation experience.
• Many stated that they felt the "homelike" atmosphere and the caring professional staff encouraged them to do their best, even though at times it was difficult.

For more information, please contact us at 301-723-4009.