Inpatient Rehabilitation
Providing you with comprehensive rehabilitation has been the goal of MercyOne Dubuque's Acute Rehabilitation Unit for over 35 years. Our inpatient rehabilitation staff has been helping individuals live their lives to the fullest despite disabilities caused by trauma, illness, neurological deficits or disease.
At MercyOne, patients and their families participate in a team treatment approach where the patient is the center of care. This unique treatment is individualized by our interdisciplinary team and focuses on your individual goals.
We are proud that our MercyOne Dubuque inpatient rehab unit has been accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) since 1989. CARF accreditation means our programs meet the highest standards in quality, safety and outcome measures, which provide risk-reduction and accountability in our patient care.
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Scope of Services
The inpatient rehabilitation unit is a 9-bed department including an independent living apartment. Patients on the rehabilitation unit range in age from 18 years to geriatrics.
Common diagnoses seen on the unit include: stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, Guillain Barré syndrome, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, major multiple trauma, cardiac conditions, orthopedic conditions and other conditions causing impairments in functional areas.
Patients are appropriate for a rehab unit admission if they:
- Have conditions that can be expected to improve with therapy
- Have close medical supervision by a physician
- Have two other rehabilitation services, i.e.: physical, occupational, or speech therapy
- Require and can tolerate three hours or more of therapy daily
- Require 24 hours availability of nursing rehabilitation services
- Are medically stable but still require medical management
- Have the potential for progress
- Could not reasonably be rehabilitated in a less costly setting
- Have the capacity to learn and willingness to participate in a multidisciplinary program
Experienced Staff
The center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of top medical professionals with the therapeutic expertise and specialized experience to ensure the patient's rehabilitation stay is designed and implemented for maximum benefit. Our team includes inpatient rehabilitation medical director Dr. Jennifer Marks, DO, who is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; experienced rehabilitation nurses; and social workers. Together they use the center's state-of-the-art equipment and accredited programs to provide patients with exceptional resources and an incomparable level of care.
Treatment
Each patient admitted to the inpatient rehab setting has an individualized treatment plan that will help maximize the time during their stay. Patients will participate in intensive therapy to meet the required amount of hours from the variety of disciplines. These sessions will give patients the knowledge as well as strength they need to reenter their lives. In addition to the 24-hour-a-day medical support, our program provides a full range of services including:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Social work services
- Nutrition services
- Discharge planning
- Goal setting
- Support groups
- Chaplain services
- Orthotics/prosthetics
- Respiratory care
- Pharmacy services
- Lab services
- Radiology
- Specialized equipment such as Bioness System
- Independent living apartment on the unit
Patients have the opportunity to stay in the independent living
apartment and practice real-life situations before returning home.
Family Involvement
Family conferences are held on an as-needed basis by the social worker. Progress is reviewed along with goal setting, discussion on length of stay, discharge planning and any questions or concerns from the patient or family members. The entire team is available for family conferences and may be requested at any time during a patients stay. Families are often encouraged to take part in orientation, rehabilitation education, therapy sessions and training, and enjoy unrestricted visitation.
Insurance Coverage
Medicare and/or private insurance will cover most services offered during your rehabilitation stay as long you meet the continued admission and continued stay criteria. The medical director will make the decision regarding if you meet criteria but it is always subject to review from Medicare and/or insurance. In some cases, Medicare and/or insurance may need to be verified prior to admission, and prior authorization will need to be obtained.
Contact Us
For information on the process for admission to MercyOne's inpatient rehabilitation unit, please contact your facility's social worker. If you have additional questions, please call 563-589-8491 or 563-589-8164.