The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) is dedicated to providing individuals with rehabilitation geared toward maximizing independence and returning each individual to a home environment in the community. Common admission diagnosis include:

•    Stroke

•    Femur fractures

•    Amputation

•    Arthritis, osteoarthritis

•    Brain injury

•    Neurological disorders including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease  and   Guillain-Barre  

•    Total Knee and/or Hip Replacements for individuals who are 85 years of age and older or receiving bilateral replacements

Other conditions resulting in significant debilitation, requiring intensive inpatient rehabilitation, will be evaluated on an individualized basis.

Length of stay

The average length of stay is 12 days; however, length of stay will depend on the patient’s individualized needs and ongoing progress.

Physician and care

During the patient’s rehabilitation stay, the IRU medical director will be the primary physician coordinating the patient’s rehabilitation program.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Family members are welcome to participate during therapy sessions which typically occur during non-visiting hours.

The team

The interdisciplinary IRU team is comprised of, but not limited to, a group of caregivers and other specially trained individuals. These individuals include physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, psychiatrists, social workers, rehabilitation care coordinator, and therapeutic recreation specialist.

The patient and family are also key team members.

Weekly team conference

The interdisciplinary team meets weekly with each patient and his or her family to review the interdisciplinary plan and progress toward discharge home.

Referrals

To refer a patient for IRU assessment, please call 317.468.4209 or 317.468.4603. Referrals may be made by physicians, discharge planners, case managers, or family members.