FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL is proud to offer a highly-specialized Acute Rehabilitation Facility. Our Rehab is CARF Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and is a Stroke Accredited Specialty Program. Our facility has maintained a discharge home rate of over 80 percent, which is above the national average. Forrest General Rehabilitation Center offers a very comprehensive multidisciplinary team approach using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art technology in the treatment of: • Traumatic brain injury • Spinal cord injury • Stroke • Neurological disorders (Parkinson’s, Guillian Barre, Multiple Sclerosis) • Amputation/Joint prosthesis • Multiple trauma 6051 U.S. Highway 49 • Hattiesburg, MS • Orthopedic conditions (Hip fractures, 601-288-3800 bilateral joint replacements, pelvic fractures) forrestgeneral.com/fgrc • Other medical conditions causing functional limitations FGH-117002 Lawson 67341 Revised: 03/23/18 The Rehabilitation Center team consists of ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED: highly dedicated, experienced staff committed SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY The licensed speech-language pathologist is trained in to helping patients achieve their maximum • Chaplain Services level of functioning. the evaluation and treatment of patients with swallowing • Community re-entry difficulties and • Forrest General Hospital medical staff consultation communication • Home evaluation/assessments disorders. Speech • Nutritional counseling • Pre-Prosthetic training therapy addresses • Psychological counseling problems • Respiratory therapy REHABILITATION NURSING with memory, • Specialized and motorized wheelchair fitting Rehabilitation nurses have specialized training in speaking, or and training rehabilitation techniques. The rehab center uses • Information regarding support groups problem solving. both registered nurses and certified rehabilitation • Tracheostomy care and weaning • Interpretation of video fluoroscopy registered nurses who provide 24-hour care such as pain (Rehab Barium Swallow) management, IV therapy, bowel and bladder training, SOCIAL • Wound/ostomy care wound care, and diabetic education. WORKERS Social workers assess any issues ADMISSION CRITERIA BASED ON: PHYSICAL THERAPY patients and their caregivers encounter in dealing Licensed physical therapists assess patients with • Medical stability with illness and functional limitations. Discharge • Requires multiple therapy disciplines, one of which functional mobility limitations. Intervention may involve planning begins on admission with the social worker must be physical or occupational helping patients walk, assistance with balance, moving coordinating the discharge plan from the facility. Social • Ability to participate in an intensive therapy program from bed or wheelchair, or other general mobility and • Potential for significant functional improvement workers also coordinate family conferences, schedule safety needs. Physical therapists help with equipment • Must require supervision by a rehabilitation physician family training, and provide education and links to training and recommendations. community resources. STAFF CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY • Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) certified therapist Licensed occupational therapists assess patients’ abilities • Rehabilitation Nursing certification and limitations with activities of daily living including • Vital Stim certified speech language pathologist dressing, bathing, eating, home management skills and • Neurologic Certified Physical Therapy specialist • Medical Director – Board Certified Neurologist work/leisure skills. They also assist with equipment recommendations. PAYER SOURCE INFORMATION: The Forrest General Rehabilitation • Medicare Center is directed • Medicaid by the Medical • Private insurance Director, Rehab • Managed Care benefits Director, Patient Care Manager and Financial arrangements will be verified prior to admission Therapy Manager. and pre-authorization for admission obtained.