Our Approach
At the hospital, our interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists focuses on individual needs and rehabilitation goals. We understand that each patient brings a unique set of symptoms.
Treatment, Technology & Research
Our multidisciplinary team coordinates care at multiple levels to meet a full range of burn injury needs, including inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, skilled nursing care, and outpatient rehabilitation, our Burn Rehabilitation Program features:
Weekly burn surgery consultation service:
Individual peer counseling and participation in community burn support groups
Assistive technology
Splinting and serial casting
Brace clinic
Information for cosmetics
Adaptive sports and community outings
Our burn Rehabilitation Program includes:
• An interdisciplinary team approach by health care providers specialized in burn care is ideal and being followed at the hospital. It includes: physical/occupational and speech pathology therapists, physiatrist, rehab nurses, psychologist, social worker, the patient and their family members. Communication is critical to ensure treatment coordination and establishment of goals are met during and between the rehabilitation process
• Physical and occupational therapy focused on progressive mobilization; restoration of function; improving strength, endurance and flexibility
• Interdisciplinary pain management
• Pre- and post-surgical care
• Bracing and Orthotics
• Promote Functional living areas to practice newly learned therapy techniques and ensure a safe discharge
