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1 Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center T H E P A T H W A Y T O I N D E P E N D E N C E Therapeutic Garden

2 The road to recovery can be full of obstacles. Life-changing illnesses or accidents such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, and degenerative diseases profoundly affect daily life. At the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center, we are dedicated to help our patients rebuild their lives during their journey on the pathway to independence. Who we are The Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center, located beside Nash General Hospital, provides acute inpatient rehabilitation care to adult patients from age 18 onward. Our 23-bed facility is designed to provide superior quality care, and features: All-private rooms A therapeutic garden Large, private bathrooms in every room A one-floor facility there is no need for an elevator or steps A therapy pool A spacious dining hall and patio Convenient parking for visitors Easy access from Interstate 95 and Highway 64. Our rehabilitation specialists bring their experience and unique talents to different facets of rehabilitative care. We provide high-quality therapy, patient and family education, and important information about community resources that are available.

3 Services we offer Each treatment plan we create is tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. We offer an extensive variety of interdisciplinary services as well as referrals. These services include: 24/7 rehabilitation nursing staff Physical therapy Occupational therapy Case management Expertise from a physiatrist, a physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine Services of a licensed clinical social worker Access to clinical pharmacists Speech language pathology Recreational therapy Respiratory therapy Laboratory Services Radiology Services Services from a registered dietician Dialysis Spiritual support through our chaplains Pet therapy Wound care Language interpretation services Contracted access for orthotics/ prosthetics, durable medical equipment and home care needs Our beautiful, yet functional, atmosphere provides patients with superior quality care and prepares them to re-enter their communities.

4 Whom do we serve? We serve patients with conditions such as: Spinal cord injuries Brain injuries Strokes Hip fractures Major multiple traumas Neurological disorders Amputations Polyarthritis Burns Congenital deformities Debility due to recent cardiac and pulmonary disorders Other disabling and debilitating disease processes Because of our location adjacent to Nash General Hospital, we have easy access to advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, as well as diverse medical specialties. Help is immediately available for patients who may face a medical emergency.

5 Items to Bring Loose-fitting clothing Pajamas/ sleepwear Socks Underwear Non-skid slippers / tennis shoes / shoes with rubber soles Toothbrush Shampoo Comb Brush Electric or safety razor Shaving cream Deodorant Denture adhesive and cleaner Please do not bring your medications or any valuables. Leave these items at home.

6 Admission Information Referrals to the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center may be made by physicians and other health care professionals, hospitals, insurance companies, home health agencies, patients or their families. Patients coming from other facilities generally come from acute care hospitals. To be eligible to enter our facility, patients must: Be medically appropriate Have functional limitations requiring an interdisciplinary rehabilitation program Have the ability to learn and have a support system Be able to tolerate an intensive rehabilitation program.

7 Referrals The Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center serves 18 counties. This includes the North Carolina counties of: Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Northampton, Wilson, Johnston, Wayne, Wake, Durham, Orange, Pitt, Franklin, Bertie, Hertford, and Martin, as well as the Virginia counties of Southampton, Greensville, and Brunswick. Patients generally come from acute care hospitals from one of these 18 counties in our service area. If you are seeking services and reside outside of NC or Virginia, we will be happy to discuss our program with you. When a patient is referred to our inpatient program, a liaison from our facility: Visits or calls to assess the patient s condition Identifies the patient s needs and to evaluate the patient s eligibility for the program Consults with the patient and the family, the physicians, and other rehabilitation team members to determine whether our inpatient facility is the right one for the patient. Once the patient is admitted to the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center, case managers: Assess, implement, coordinate and evaluate the patient s plan of care Are responsible for patient/family discharge plan Are team leaders for patient/family conferences and weekly rehab team meetings Work closely with medical doctors, rehab teams and the patient for optimal care Maintain relationships with the external case managers and provide information to them on a weekly basis Referrals can be made by calling or calling toll-free

8 Liaison With Insurance Providers When the patient s therapy is covered by insurance, our staff: Maintains communication with the insurance company Gathers and transmits information to support the utilization review process Obtains authorization for the patient s admission directly from the insurance company. We involve insurance company representatives in all team and family meetings when involvement is indicated or requested. Some of our payer sources include: Medicare Medicare and supplemental insurance Medicaid HMOs Private insurance Workers Compensation Self-pay on a case-by-case basis. Fees The Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center has an established fee schedule. If you have any questions, we would be happy to provide you with a list or you can call GO- BTAR ( ) and ask for the referral department.

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11 Hours of Operation and Frequency of Services The center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rehabilitation nurses are on staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Case management and Licensed Clinical Social Worker coverage is available Monday through Friday and as needed during the weekend. Patients should be able to tolerate a minimum of 3 hours of therapy per day, for at least 5 days per week. Therapy includes physical therapy, occupational therapy and, if needed, speech therapy and recreational therapy. This may also include other therapies as ordered by the physician. Accreditation The Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center is accredited by CARF and the Joint Commission. This means that our facility has met the highest standards. CARF is the leading national accreditation agency for rehabilitation centers. The Joint Commission is an accreditation organization that sets national standards by which health care facilities are graded. About Nash Health Care Nash Health Care is a non-profit hospital authority affiliated with UNC Health Care. Nash Health Care is comprised of five licensed hospitals totaling 403 beds: Nash General Hospital, Nash Day Hospital, the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center, Community Hospital and Coastal Plain Hospital.

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