Our 20-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit provides compassionate rehabilitation nursing care combined with intense therapy. Our goal is simple: to help our patients lead a more independent life following an illness or injury. Conditions often treated include stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological impairments such as multiple sclerosis, multiple traumas, amputations, orthopedic conditions, as well as many others. When patients are referred to us, they are considered by their doctors to be medically ready and physically able to begin a comprehensive rehabilitation program consisting of at least three hours of therapy a day, five days a week.

Inpatient Rehab Outcomes We are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Therapy may take place alone or with a group. Sessions will be scheduled for various times
throughout the day. All therapy programs are designed to meet your needs.

The team
The inpatient rehabilitation team is committed to improving the function of each patient so they can
live as independently as possible. You and your family are important members of our rehabilitation
team. Led by a doctor with special training in physical medicine and rehabilitation, our experienced team includes:

Family involvement
We encourage family members to be involved in your treatment. In addition to providing moral support, family will be asked to take part in therapy sessions to learn techniques to help you after you are discharged. We ask you and your family to attend a weekly meeting to talk about your goals,
the progress you’ve made and your plans for leaving the hospital.

What to expect

Clothing
On the rehabilitation unit personal clothes are worn throughout the day. Your therapy will require
comfortable clothing and shoes. Please bring:

Loose fitting shirts or sweatshirts (3-4)
Loose fitting slacks or sweatpants (3-4), elastic waistbands will be the most comfortable
Pajamas/robe
Walking shoes (no flip-flops please)
Underwear & socks (1-week supply)

If you are unsure what to wear, ask your therapist during your first visit. Personal clothing needs to be washed by a family member or caregiver. A washer and dryer are available on the unit.

Remember to bring all necessary personal items such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, cosmetics and toiletries. You may also wish to bring pictures or other reminders of home, a calling card, or hobby items, such as books, puzzles, and crafts to help you adjust to your new environment.

Electronics
Cell phones are ok to use on the unit. Each room has a phone. The nurse can help you use the phone. There is a toll-free number that family members may use to ask about your condition. Computer access is available in the family lounge, as well as in patient rooms. You may use your own radio or CD player. A DVD/VCR is available upon request along with a movie list. A Nintendo® Wii™ may be used as part of patient’s therapy.

Room with a view
The rehabilitation unit overlooks the banks of the Mississippi River. Nearly all patients enjoy a private room with a tranquil view.

Visiting hours
The rehabilitation unit offers expanded and flexible visiting hours to meet the needs of our patients and their families. In addition, we work with you to accommodate "rooming in" requests.

Your next destination
Discharge planning begins when you are admitted to our rehabilitation unit. The rehabilitation team will work with you and your family to make plans for home care or other nursing services, medical equipment, outpatient therapies or other community resources.

After leaving the rehabilitation unit, many of our patients are able to go home.

Discharge Destination
The graph below illustrates the destination of patients discharged from the inpatient rehabilitation unit. This represents discharges for fiscal year 2008.

Fact: 90% of inpatient rehabilitation patients are likely to recommend St. Cloud Hospital to others.

For more information or to schedule a tour of our Rehabilitation Unit, call (320) 255-5740.