Delivering remarkable rehabilitation care 2013 rehabilitation report card
2 Novant Health Rehabilitation Center 2013 report card Novant Health Rehabilitation Center is a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation facility located on the campus of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Our team of rehabilitation experts is dedicated to providing a full range of rehabilitation therapies in a safe and easy to access facility. Using intensive therapies and skilled nursing under physician guidance, we help our patients recover, regain strength and return to independence quickly. Decisions related to admission, transfer, and discharges are based upon the patient s needs and the ability of Novant Health Rehabilitation Center to meet such needs. To be admitted as an inpatient, a patient must: Be at least 18 years old and able to breathe without a ventilator Require daily physician medical management and 24 hour nursing care and physician availability Be able to participate in 3 non-consecutive hours of therapy per day We have excellent outpatient clinics available for the following: Audiology testing and hearing aids for infants, children and adults Lymphedema Driving rehabilitation Wheelchair and seating Low vision The adult inpatient medical rehabilitation and stroke specialty programs at Novant Health Rehabilitation Center received their renewed three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in 2013. 336-718-5780 NovantHealth.org
3 Novant Health Rehabilitation Center 2013 report card Clinical achievements Discharged 746 patients 96% of all patients showed improvements in Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores from admission to discharge Surpassed the 2013 national average for percent of patients discharged to the community by 3% for all patients as measured by erehabdata on 01/07/2014 - Surpassed the national average for stroke patients by 11% - Surpassed the national average for general rehab for medical patients by 11% More than 4 out of 5 surveyed discharged patients would recommend the facility to family and friends on a National Research Corporation (NRC) Picker survey. In the 4th quarter of 2013, 92% of patients said that they would recommend Novant Health Rehabilitation Center 2012 percentage of patients whose Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores improved by diagnosis (Number of patients) Orthopedic (89) 99% Amputation (52) 98% General rehab/medical (47) 98% Stroke (238) 97% Neurological (180) 94% Brain injury (59) 93% Spinal cord injury (81) 91% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2013 percent discharged to the community Stroke patients 67% 78% All patients 74% 76% 60% 64% 68% 72% 76% 80% National Novant Health Rehabilitation Center
4 Novant Health Rehabilitation Center 2013 report card 2013 average length of stay in days by diagnosis (Number of patients) 2013 diagnosis percentages (Number of patients) All patients (746) 16 7% 6% Stroke (238) 18 8% 32% Neurological (180) 16 Brain injury (59) 15 Orthopedic (89) 14 Spinal cord injury (81) 14 11% 12% 24% General rehab/medical (47) 14 Amputation (52) 13 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Stroke (238) Brain injury (59) Neurological (180) Amputation (52) Orthopedic (89) General rehab/medical (47) Spinal cord injury (81)
5 Novant Health Rehabilitation Center 2013 report card Presentation of the following by staff American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association 2013 Fall Educational Conference, September 18, 2013, Amelia Island, FL Securing Our Future: Managing Audits, Brenda Elder, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM Team Conference: Is It Really Team Conference Without The Most Important Members Of The Team? Margaret Fogg, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM National Association of Rehabilitation Nurses conference, October 2013, Charlotte, NC Knowledge is Power, Sheila Swortzel, RN, ASN, and Kelly Miles, RN, BSN, CRRN Novant Health Rehabilitation Center geriatric symposium, November 14 and 18, 2013, Winston-Salem, NC What s New in the Care of the Aging, James McLean, MD Swallowing and Oral Care, Mary Kiger, MS, CCC-SLP Nutritional Needs of the Aging Population, Beth Burkey, MS, RD, LDN Depression and Psychosocial Issues in the Elderly, Adam Koontz, LPC Mobility/Falls and Balance, Stephanie Rehm, PT, GCS 10 Tips for the Caregiver, and Aging Statistics in Forsyth County, Susan Blair, OTR/L, BCPR Participation on the community resources panel 38th Annual Educational Conference of the National Association for Healthcare Quality, October 6-9, 2013, Louisville, KY Improving Transitions from Hospital to Home to Prevent Avoidable Readmissions, Lynn Watkins, PT, MSPT Northwest Triad Coalition for Improved Care Coordination Conference, November 1, 2013, Clemmons, NC Community Collaboration, Blair Barton-Percival, MSW, Ron Gaskins, MBA, MPA, Lynn Watkins, PT, MSPT, and Jeff Williamson, MD, MHS Panel Case Review: Analysis and Perspectives of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of Each Component of the Care Transition, Pam Duncan, PhD, PT, FAPTA, Carrie Galloway, MSW, Ron Gaskins, MBA, MPA, Rolland Pugh, MT (ASCP), Melissa Smith, BA, Lynn Watkins, PT, MSPT, Jeff Williamson, MD, MHS, and Eleanor Everett, LCSW, moderator Educational accomplishments of staff Achieved a certification in case management: Clarissa Lowery, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Kenneth Lee, RN, BSN Achieved Level 2 Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) training: Lauren Basham, OTR/L, MS Whitney Robbins, PT, MPT Lydia Schindler, OTR/L Haley Steele, PT, MPT Neurological specialist certification from the American Physical Therapy Association: Amy Weber, PT, DPT Board certification in physical rehabilitation from the American Occupational Therapy Association: Susan Blair, OTR/L, BCPR Sanchela Sen, OTR/L, MOT, BCPR Adjunct faculty at Winston-Salem State University: Melissa Moser, OTR/L, MS Whitney Robbins, PT, MPT Adjunct faculty at Guilford Technical Community College: Chancey Sumner, LPTA, BS Completed master s degree in occupational therapy: Marissa Cooper, MOT Completed CNA 1 certification: Joseph Shoffner, CNA 1 Fiberopic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) certification: Jennifer Mattia, CCC-SLP, MS
6 Novant Health Rehabilitation Center 2013 report card Service of staff in elected offices in professional organizations Mary Kroohs, PT, CWS and Jodi Shields, PT, MS, co-chairs of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (NCPTA) acute care section special interest group Janie Roland, RN, BSN, CRRN, MHA, board member at large, Greater North Carolina Chapter of Association of Rehabilitation Nursing Susan Blair, OTR/L and Sanchela Sen, OTR/L, North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (NCOTA) physical disability co-chairs Terry Wooding, BSN, RN, CCM, CRRN, treasurer for the Case Management Society of America, NC Piedmont Triad Chapter Awards given to staff Career ladder achievements: Achieving Registered Nurse Clinical Ladder Level III: Matilde Duke, RN, BSN Kim Johnson, RN, BSN Achieving Level Four Therapy clinical achievement: Kristen Brown, PT Achieving Level Three Therapy clinical achievement: Paul Haynes, PTA Awards given to the organization: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Oupatient Rehabilitation Center received Gold Awards for safety from the North Carolina Department of Labor. Staff involvement in our community Led caregiver support group for community participation Joined as members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Nurses Association (ANA), NCPTA and NCOTA Participated in community fundraising events for medical issues Worked on the United Way campaign Participated in the Junior Volunteer programs to expose students to rehabilitation careers Led an amputee support group Volunteered with many community organizations such as youth sports programs, YMCA, Better Breathers Club, adult day care, tutoring in local schools and maintaining bike trails in County parks Served as a member of the Yadkin County Board of Health Co-chaired the annual Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Healthy Active Adults Day Served on Winston-Salem State University Advisory Board for Occupational Therapy Program Served on the Carolina Center for Cognitive Rehabilitation board Taught at the university and community college levels
7 Novant Health Rehabilitation Center 2013 report card For more information on Novant Health Rehabilitation Center and services, please call 336-718-5780 or visit us online at www.novanthealth.org/rehab. Novant Health Rehabilitation Center Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-718-5780 NovantHealth.org/rehab 3/14 15789