Rehabilitation FAQs

2001 Errecart Boulevard
Elko, NV 89801

Rehabilitation services are fully or partially covered by most health insurance plans. Most managed care insurance plans require a pre-authorization for rehabilitation services.

Within the first 24 hours of admission, members of the rehabilitation team meet with each patient to begin evaluation and discuss goals. Evaluations are used to design a plan of care suited to each patient's individual needs. The plan of care may be revised during admission to meet changing patient needs. Intensity and duration of therapy sessions depend on individual patient needs and capabilities.

The treatment team will meet within the first seven days of admission to discuss patient progress and to estimate anticipated length of admission. Treatment team meetings occur weekly, and the case manager will provide updates to the patient and family. Family conferences can also provide opportunities for the patient, family and rehabilitation team to discuss plan of care.

The patient will participate in a unique rehabilitation program each day. The intensity and duration of therapy sessions will depend on the patient's needs and capabilities. Participation in the rehabilitation program is important for the patient's progress and ability to return home.

Each week, the patient's treatment team will meet to discuss progress toward goals, the discharge plan and any care plan adjustments. The patient's case manager will provide updates on these team conferences.

Meals
Nourishing and well-balanced meals are an important part of treatment and recovery. A meal plan is designed for each patient by a registered dietitian, under the direction of the managing physician. Meals are served in the patient dining room.

Telephones
Telephones are provided for patient use at no cost. Local calls are free. Long distance calls must be placed through a third-party operator and are charged to the patient's home phone, calling card or credit card. Cell phones are permitted and should be secured in a safe location when patient leaves his or her room.

Television
In-room televisions are provided at no charge.

Computer Access
Free Wi-Fi is available. Video visits and telehealth visits are also available. Please ask a member of our staff.

Laundry
Families are responsible for cleaning their loved ones’ clothing.

No Smoking Policy
We are a smoke-free facility. All patients and visitors are asked to comply with this policy.

1. Have you experienced a stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease or other neurological problem that has affected your balance?
2. Do you take medicine for two or more of the following diseases: heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, anxiety, depression, pain or thyroid?
3. Have you fallen more than once in the past year?
4. Do you use a walker or a wheelchair, or do you need assistance to get around (including holding on to furniture when indoors)?
5. Do you have difficulty sitting down or rising from a seated or lying position?
6. Do you feel dizzy or unsteady if you make sudden changes in movement, such as bending over, quickly turning while walking, lying down, looking up or quickly turning your head?
7. Due to balancing difficulties, do you restrict or are you fearful of the following activities?
   • Taking a walk
   • Carrying a full plate across the room
   • Getting in and/or out of the car
   • Getting on or off the commode
   • Stepping off curbs
   • Climbing stairs
   • Walking on a crowded sidewalk

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, you could benefit from a consultation by a physical therapist who specializes in balance.

A physical therapist can help you with:

• Exercise: Learn how to improve your range of motion, strength and cardiovascular capabilities
• Education: Learn how to make your environment safe and how to select proper footwear for different surfaces
• Sensory-deficit awareness: Learn how to adjust or compensate for your losses, and learn energy-saving techniques to allow you to perform activities of daily living safely
• Gait training: Improve your ability to walk with or without a device such as a cane, walker or crutches
• Balance re-education: Learn how to compensate for poor balance to make you safer in your home environment
• Postural re-education: Become aware of your posture problems and learn to perform the proper stretches and exercises that will make you safer while moving
• Vestibular rehabilitation: A specialized exercise program designed for the individual with dizziness and poor balance secondary to an inner ear problem