Eligibility

• Has a disability which shows reasonable prognosis for increased function with the help of therapy services with the goal to go home
• Must be willing and able to participate in a minimum of three hours of activity per day, five days a week as required by Medicare
• Has adequate community support upon discharge
• Can set realistic recovery goals that can be met within the average length of stay (5-8 days)
• Should be stable given the parameters of the diagnoses
• A probable discharge destination and approximate length of stay must be determined prior to admission
• Are afebrile 24 hours prior to admission (<100°F)
• Blood pressure is within 48 hours of admission: systolic >85, <180, diastolic >50, <110
• Heart rate is between 50 and 120 and does not require cardiac monitoring
• Lab values are within normal limits given the diagnosis

Please Contact Straith Hospital if you have any further questions regarding eligibility for Rehabilitation at Straith Hospital.