A Research Recap for Medical Professionals
Where patients choose to recover after they leave the hospital can make a significant difference in the quality and speed of their recovery.
Although there has been a significant amount of new data being reported about post-hospital care as part of the Affordable Care Act’s changes, it can make comparing outcomes of similar patients difficult. Some of the increased data reports have made it hard to assess whether there is any advantage to one type of post-hospital care over another. One of the reasons for this is that the standard data doesn’t take into account the starting health condition of the patient.
Detailed Studies Show Improved Outcomes with Post-Acute Rehab
Recent detailed studies that have separated and analyzed the data based on health conditions show that patients who were treated in post-acute rehabilitation facilities fare better than patients of similar conditions that received traditional nursing or in-home care.
A study commissioned by ARA Research Institute, an affiliate of the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association, found that patients receiving post-acute rehab services live longer, spend more days at home and fewer days in healthcare institutions, and have fewer emergency room visits than those who receive traditional nursing care.
An analysis reported this summer at Rollins School of Public Health Conference for Health Economists also indicated that while in-home care can be a very good option for stronger, healthier patients, higher care in-patient settings lead to fewer re-hospitalizations.
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association’s Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, published in 2016, noted there is strong evidence that organized, medically-supervised stroke rehab not only reduces mortality rates and the likelihood of institutional care and long-term disability, but also enhances functional recovery and increases independence in daily living activities.
SW Portland’s Newest Post-Acute Rehab Center is Delivery Results
The benefit of post-acute rehab drove Cedar Sinai Park to expand its campus in 2017 and introduce the New Robison Health & Rehabilitation Center.
The new Robison Health & Rehabilitation Center offers highly-individualized physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, a well-equipped therapy gym, and a state-of-the-art facility. Our new rehab center offers 24/7 medical oversight by Nurse Practioners and our Certified Medical Director, Kirsten Carr, MD/CMD. We offer dietitian-supervised therapeutic diets and all private rooms with bathrooms and showers, including specially designed bariatric units. Our patients can enjoy a wide variety of wellness-centered activities on our campus and top-rated food selections for in-room dining.
Independent 2018 data show the new Robison Rehab Center is ranked “best in class” for patient satisfaction and the functional improvement scores of patients were better than the comparison group of 32 Oregon peers. Robison Rehab is Medicare-certified and is approved by United Healthcare and most other leading insurance plans.
About Us
Robison Health & Rehabilitation Center is a part of Cedar Sinai Park, a nonprofit organization founded in 1920 on the core Jewish values of love, honor and respect. Cedar Sinai Park warmly welcomes people of all faiths and also offers Assisted Living, In-Home Care, Adult Day Services and Long-Term Care.
To learn more about our rehab services, inquire about an admission, or take a tour at any time, call 503.535.4300. We have dedicated Admissions professionals ready to help hospital staff and patients make a smooth transition from hospital to recovery.
