Subacute / Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Recover and Return to Your Activities of Daily Living
The Subacute Unit is designed for adult patients who no longer need round-the-clock acute care, but do require further rehabilitation and skilled care to regain maximum independence.
Subacute care shortens the time spent in the acute care facilities in the hospital. Focusing on restorative therapy, subacute care provides the skilled care needed for patients to be discharged to their home, or to a facility where appropriate care can be given.
Admissions
Adult admissions are based upon a patient's diagnosis and care needs. It is the policy to treat and care for individuals without regards to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, or economic status.
Subacute care is given to treat a condition for which three consecutive days of medically-necessary inpatient hospital care was provided, or for a condition which arose while a person was in the hospital. Conditions treated on the unit may include stroke, recovery from orthopedic surgery or other surgery, wound care and amputation. Treatment on the Subacute Unit is directed by a physician on the medical staff at Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare.
Patients may be referred to the Subacute Unit by calling (402) 461-5290.
Rehabilitation Program
Patients will find a significant difference in the type of care and treatment that is received on the Subacute Unit. For instance, on the Subacute Unit, patients dress in regular street clothes and eat their meals in a dining room with other patients. Care is individualized to fit specific needs of each patient and is provided by a team of health care professionals. Patients learn about their condition and why various treatments and exercises are necessary. Team members include physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, recreational therapists, respiratory therapists, social workers, and pharmacists. Pastoral care from each patient's own denomination, as well as support from family and friends, is welcomed and encouraged.
The team works with the patient and their family to achieve maximum independence in the activities of daily living (ADL). Goals are determined by the patient, their family and the health care team. Patients are encouraged to work toward attaining goals set by them and the team. Focus is placed on independence as improvement takes place.
Accreditation
Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare and the Subacute Unit are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
If you have any questions or would like further information, please call (402) 461-5290.