How to Choose Your Short Stay Provider Prior to Surgery
A short stay at a nursing and rehabilitation facility can greatly aid your recovery after surgery.
If your doctor recommends that you should follow surgery with a short-stay in a nursing and rehabilitation facility, it is best to make arrangements before your admission to the hospital. Making your choice ahead of time with make the discharge from the hospital smoother and ensure that your Rhode Island facility of choice is available.
Regardless of the nature of your stay, you will want to make sure you choose the very best facility. Here are a few tips to help you to choose a short stay provider that’s right for your needs.
Take a Tour
Take the time to visit the care facility in person to evaluate the environment and amenities, review patient room accommodations, and meet some of the staff to assess their nursing and therapy services, as well as other programs. Familiarizing yourself prior to admission will allow to you feel more comfortable during your stay.
Talk to the Staff
Be sure to talk to several staff members and ask any questions you may have regarding the care, services, and therapy offered. Don’t hesitate to bring up any of your concerns. The staff should be able to provide you with any information and answer all your questions. If the opportunity presents itself, you could talk to one or two of the patients to hear their opinions on their stay and experience. You might also ask if there is a patient satisfaction survey that you could see –to find out what previous patients had to say. If the facility has an exemplary track record, they should be more than happy to share that information with you.
Ensure the Facility is Qualified
Finally, you should ensure that the facility is qualified to care for your specific needs. Do the staff members have experience caring for patients that receive the type of surgery you will be having? Some short stay care facilities offer specialized programs for those who are recovering from specific injuries or illnesses. Specialized programs and care can help to expedite the healing process. Prior to surgery, it is helpful to fill out a short stay care reservation so the facility can prepare for your arrival.
At The Cedars, we provide the highest level of nursing and rehabilitation therapy for those that are in our care. Regardless of the nature of your short-term stay, we can create a tailored plan of care that will help you to get you back on your feet again.
For more information on rehabilitation services, contact The Cedars, Rhode Island rehabilitation center today.