Rehab
BH Rehabilitation Center – North Little Rock
Stroke Rehabilitation
At Baptist Health Rehabilitation Center in North Little Rock, we believe healthcare
is a healing ministry. Our mission is to provide Christian, compassionate
rehabilitation services to the people of Arkansas.
After a person has suffered a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) also
known as Stroke many are left with functional impairments. The Stroke Rehabilitation Program at BHRC-NLR has some of the best stroke rehabilitation facilities in Arkansas and focuses on helping people attain the highest level of function and independence.
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Stroke
Rehab Program at BHRC-NLR |
Common Stroke Impairments Treated:
- The inability to walk
- Weakness or loss of movement in an extremity
- Difficulty with coordination and balance
- Difficulty with daily activities such as eating, grooming, dressing
and bathing
- The inability to swallow
- Difficulty communicating with others
Stroke Treatment
Essential to our stroke rehabilitation facilities is our interdisciplinary team comprised of highly qualified professionals with expertise in stroke rehabilitation.
Care is directed by the Physiatrist who specializes in rehabilitation
medicine. Treatment programs are individualized according to the
patient's needs and may include specialists in rehabilitation nursing,
occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology, recreation
therapy and medical social work. Our staff has specific stroke training in mobility, self-care, speech and swallowing.
Stroke Education
Patients and their families will receive educational instruction
in many important areas to help facilitate the return to a functional
lifestyle. Each patient will receive a comprehensive manual about
stroke rehabilitation that includes information about understanding
the medical, physical and emotional effects of stroke. Educational
topics discussed during the inpatient stay may include: Community
reintegration, the availability and use of adaptive equipment, equipment
maintenance, community resources and orthotics.
Discharge Planning
Discharge planning begins for you and your family with admission to the stroke rehabilitation facilities. We know that patients’ rehabilitation needs do not end with discharge from the Rehabilitation Center. To ensure continued improvement, some patients may continue therapy through home health or outpatient services. The social worker will assist with needed arrangements. Patients and families may also find it beneficial to participate in the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Stroke Support Group, one of the many free Baptist Health classes. This group meets the third Thursday of every month from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the rehabilitation center dining room.
Patient Outcomes
Stroke patients can vary greatly in the severity
and impairments of their stroke. However on average a stroke patient
admitted to BHRC-NLR is discharged after 18 days. 73% of our patients
were discharged to home.
Referral
Referrals to Baptist Health stroke rehabilitation facilities can be made by a physician, family member, friend or self-referral. A screening examination will be conducted prior to admission. The cost of treatment is covered as hospitalization by Medicare and most private insurance carriers.