Why our inpatient rehabilitation is different
Our approach to physical rehabilitation sets us apart.
We’re in this together
Rehabilitation nurses
Our nurses deliver specialized, around-the-clock care that is crucial on a patient’s journey to recovery.
Physical therapists
Our physical therapists help patients increase their physical function, mobility, strength, balance and safety by designing specialized testing and exercises.
Occupational therapists
Our occupational therapists design activity-based therapy to promote a patient’s independence in self-care, home management and work skills.
Rehabilitation physicians
Our independent private-practice physicians and medical directors have specialized training and experience in rehabilitation medicine, and provide close clinical oversight for each patient and their treatment plan.
Respiratory therapists
Our respiratory therapists help our patients with their lungs and respiratory system when their breathing is affected by injury or surgery.
Speech-language pathologists
Our speech-language pathologists help patients overcome communication disorders, speech challenges and swallowing problems.
Dietary and nutritional counselors
Our dietary and nutritional counselors oversee each patient’s meals to make sure they receive the proper nutrition during and after treatment.
Case managers
Our case managers coordinate care plans with our clinical teams, patients and loved ones to ensure all needs are met and any questions are answered.
Superior outcomes
We are focused on two things: the progress our patients make and the outcomes they achieve. You can see it in our industry-leading performance scores.
As soon as you arrive, we will measure how much help you need to perform basic skills – this is called your Functional Outcome Measures. Your rehabilitation team reviews these with you and sets challenging but attainable goals. They then design a personalized treatment plan to help you meet your specific goals. Before you leave our hospital, we will see how much you’ve improved, how well you have met your goals, and give you the materials and training you need to continue your progress at home.
Differences that matter
(Inpatient rehabilitation hospital vs nursing home)
Do you know some of the key differences in requirements at Encompass Health hospitals versus the average nursing home?
Encompass Health hospital requirements include:
- Frequent visits by a rehabilitation physician
- Interdisciplinary, collaborative team approach
- Specialty nursing training
- Leading-edge rehabilitation expertise
- Weekly team conference
- Exceptionally trained therapists
- State-of-the-art therapy gyms and rehabilitation technology
Do you know the difference in required physician visits?
Medicare patients in our hospitals must be seen in person by rehabilitation physicians at least three times per week. By contrast, Medicare patients in some nursing homes may not see a physician more than once a week or in some instances even longer.
Do you know the difference in required therapy time?
Rehabilitation hospitals require a minimum of three hours a day of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech therapy at least five days per week. At nursing homes, there is no minimum.
Do you know the difference in required nursing oversight?
Registered nurse oversight and availability is required 24 hours a day at rehabilitation hospitals.
Do you know the difference in required nursing hours per patient?
Rehabilitation hospitals require between five and seven and a half nursing hours per patient per day, while the standard for nursing homes is usually between two and a half and four hours.
Do you know the difference in patient measurement tools?
At Encompass Health, we use the Functional Outcomes Measures to track our patients’ improvement.
The Encompass Health way
Set the standard
We are committed to going above and beyond, never settling for anything less than excellence. We pride ourselves on being industry leaders and challenge ourselves to continuously improve.
Lead with empathy
We start with empathy, taking the time to understand the physical, mental and emotional needs of each other and those we support. We listen, make deep connections and engage on a personal level to better serve those we support.
Do what’s right
We do the right thing the right way, no matter how difficult, even when no one is looking. We’re not afraid to have hard conversations. If we make a mistake, we acknowledge it, proactively find a resolution and make it right going forward.
Focus on the positive
We have a positive spirit and find the light even in the most difficult situations. We bring our whole self to work. We celebrate successes and inspire others to create meaningful impact.
Stronger together
We believe our individual strengths make us stronger together. We take accountability for our actions, connect across teams and lean in to get it done – at all levels of the company.
We know rehabilitation
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Our rehabilitation hospitals comply with local, state and federal regulations, as well as the accreditation standards of The Joint Commission.
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125 of our hospitals hold one or more disease specific certifications from The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program.
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Some of our hospitals have elected to become accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
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Our BEACON system collects data from all our hospitals on a real-time basis for predictive analyses to inform better care.
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Our clinical information system ACE IT allows for the seamless exchange of patient information with all major acute electronic medical records systems.
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Our TeamWorks initiative is a multi-disciplinary nationwide effort to identify and share best practices.
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We are the leading owner and operator for inpatient rehabilitation in terms of patients treated and discharged, revenues and number of hospitals.
- We have made pioneering agreements to collaborate with acute care hospitals on delivering care that produces greater value and superior outcomes for both patients and communities
Our nationwide network
With inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the U.S., we stand ready to be your post-acute provider of choice.
