St Vincent's Private Hospital Day Rehabilitation Program
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The Day Rehabilitation Program is designed for patients who require a coordinated approach to rehabilitation in a day therapy setting after recent illness, surgery or general deconditioning. Day Therapy Programs are offered for patients with:
The Day Rehabilitation Program offers patients quality, comprehensive treatment with a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and referral to occupational therapists, dietitians and social workers as required. The program is overseen by a Rehabilitation Physician. The program is designed to improve functional ability, enhance recovery and to help patients regain or improve independence, balance and mobility. It is offered in a group atmosphere where people complete their individualized program in a friendly, supportive environment. The program runs for 4-8 weeks depending upon individual needs, with patients attending twice weekly. Referral is required from your GP, specialist or allied health professional. |
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Hydrotherapy is also offered as part of the day rehabilitation program. Patients do not need to be able to swim to participate. The pool has changing areas and access for people with disabilities. It is heated to a comfortable temperature of 32-35°C.
Admission Criteria
Patients attending the Day Only Rehabilitation program must:
Program Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays: afternoon session starting at 1pm.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: morning session starting at 9am or afternoon session starting at 1pm.
Case Conferencing and Discharge Planning
On admission to the program individual patient case conferencing occurs to establish specific rehabilitation goals. Evaluation of progress towards goal achievement is undertaken in the middle and towards completion of the Day Therapy Program. On completion of the program referrals are made to follow-up therapy and/or community service providers as required.
Funding/Costs
Funding to attend St Vincent's Hospital Day Rehabilitation program is included with hospital cover through most Private Health Funds. Depending upon the particular health fund there may be an excess or gap payment on commencement of the program. Veteran Affairs, WorkCover and self-funded patients are also accepted. Health Fund approval and funding costs can be discussed prior to commencing the program.
Patients attending the Day Only Rehabilitation program must:
- Require input from at least two disciplines on each day that they attend (e.g. both Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology)
- Be capable of and agreeable to attending a 2-3 hour program twice weekly
Program Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays: afternoon session starting at 1pm.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: morning session starting at 9am or afternoon session starting at 1pm.
Case Conferencing and Discharge Planning
On admission to the program individual patient case conferencing occurs to establish specific rehabilitation goals. Evaluation of progress towards goal achievement is undertaken in the middle and towards completion of the Day Therapy Program. On completion of the program referrals are made to follow-up therapy and/or community service providers as required.
Funding/Costs
Funding to attend St Vincent's Hospital Day Rehabilitation program is included with hospital cover through most Private Health Funds. Depending upon the particular health fund there may be an excess or gap payment on commencement of the program. Veteran Affairs, WorkCover and self-funded patients are also accepted. Health Fund approval and funding costs can be discussed prior to commencing the program.
Interpreter Services
If you or a family member require an interpreter service, we can organise this for you. Please let us know when you book into the Day Therapy Program.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend your next scheduled appointment please notify reception as soon as you are able.
Management of your Personal Health Information
Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff. We abide by the National Privacy Principles of the Federal Privacy Act. Our full Privacy Policy is available on request at the reception desk.
Informed Consent
Health Professionals in this practice will give you sufficient information to enable you to make informed decisions about your health care. This will include the relative benefits and any risks of a proposed treatment program. You are encouraged to ask questions to help your understanding. You have the right to refuse a proposed intervention as well as to discuss alternatives to the proposed treatment. You are welcome to request a second opinion from another health professional in this practice or outside this practice.
If you or a family member require an interpreter service, we can organise this for you. Please let us know when you book into the Day Therapy Program.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend your next scheduled appointment please notify reception as soon as you are able.
Management of your Personal Health Information
Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff. We abide by the National Privacy Principles of the Federal Privacy Act. Our full Privacy Policy is available on request at the reception desk.
Informed Consent
Health Professionals in this practice will give you sufficient information to enable you to make informed decisions about your health care. This will include the relative benefits and any risks of a proposed treatment program. You are encouraged to ask questions to help your understanding. You have the right to refuse a proposed intervention as well as to discuss alternatives to the proposed treatment. You are welcome to request a second opinion from another health professional in this practice or outside this practice.