{"id":2287,"date":"2019-09-19T02:27:50","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T06:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinaipostacutecare.com\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2019-09-19T02:27:50","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T06:27:50","slug":"when-short-term-rehabilitation-becomes-long-term-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sinaipostacutecare.com\/when-short-term-rehabilitation-becomes-long-term-care\/","title":{"rendered":"When Short Term Rehabilitation Becomes Long Term Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When patients enter short term rehabilitation, they certainly expect to be released within a few weeks. However, that doesn\u2019t always happen, and the patient and his family need to adjust to the new reality of long-term care.<\/p>\n<h2>Why would a patient need to stay in rehab?<\/h2>\n<p>Although the goal of short term rehabilitation is to help the patient recover sufficiently to go home, it doesn\u2019t always work out that way.<\/p>\n<p>When a person enters into short term rehabilitation, it\u2019s generally after an operation or hospitalization. The short term rehabilitation facility will create a program for the patient to meet certain goals. The program will comprise various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aota.org\/Education-Careers\/Find-School\/AccreditEntryLevel\/OTMasters.aspx\">therapies,<\/a> usually at an intense pace, to get the patient quickly up and running. An example of a goal would be for patient with a knee replacement to be walking, or someone recovering from a heart attack to be able to dress himself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sometimes, for different reasons, the patient doesn\u2019t meet his program goals. He may bee too weak from treatment, or his progress is slower than expected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This may affect the patient\u2019s ability to pay for the short term rehabilitation. Insurance companies pay for certain goals to be met, and the intense short term rehab program can be quite expensive. Insurance money may run out for these focused efforts, and the patient might have to switch to a long term care program instead, which is less costly, if he is not able to go home. Long term care has fewer therapies, one or two times a week instead of 3 to 5 times, and has lower treatment goals and expectations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Another reason a patient may not be able to return home is that his home is not set up for his new situation. For example, if his condition requires wheelchair accessibility, his home may no longer be suitable.<\/li>\n<li>Similarly, his new condition might require care that you simply can\u2019t provide. He might need expertise that is only available in a long term care facility, even if he\u2019s met his initial recovery goals.<\/li>\n<li>His insurance might cover long-term care in a facility, but not a home health aide. If that\u2019s the case, he will probably need to stay in long term care, unless he prefers to have a home health aide and can afford it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Making the right move<\/h2>\n<p>The next step is planning the move to long term care. Sometimes the short term rehabilitation facility where the patient is being cared for also has a long term care wing. <a href=\"https:\/\/sinaipostacutecare.com\/short-term-rehab\/\">Sinai Post Acute Care<\/a> Center for Rehabilitation provides short term rehab as well as long term care. In that case, switching into another part of the same facility can go smoothly and make it an easier process for both the patient and his family. In other cases, the family will have to meet with the care team or case manager to discuss the patient\u2019s needs and determine the right fit for the next step in this difficult process.<\/p>\n<h2>Making it work<\/h2>\n<p>Moving a family member into long-term care doesn\u2019t have to mean that you lose him as a member of your family. Most of the time, if the patient is&nbsp; healthy, you can visit as often as you\u2019d like. Here are some tips for smoothing the path to a positive long-term care relationship:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to advocate for your family member. At the same time, work with the staff. Everyone wants what\u2019s best for the patient.<\/li>\n<li>Get to know the people who work at the facility. You\u2019ll be seeing them a lot, and it helps to know who does what and who you need to speak to.<\/li>\n<li>Visit often. It\u2019s best for maintaining the relationship as well as for the patient\u2019s improved health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When patients enter short term rehabilitation, they certainly expect to be released within a few weeks. However, that doesn\u2019t always happen, and the patient and his family need to adjust to the new reality of long-term care. Why would a patient need to stay in rehab? 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