HSC 3243 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Monitoring, Physical Therapy
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Ot, pt and slp script from a physician. Ot will complete evaluation and deem frequency and duration as appropriate. Often 3-5 day stay, average of 4. 5 day stay. Short & long term timelines (s: 2-3 days, l: 4-5 days) Frequency & duration (dependent on condition/diagnosis; common for 12-13 patients a day; 15-25 minutes per patient) Occupational therapy (ot), physical therapy (pt), speech and language pathology (slp) are offered. Patient is required to complete 3 hours of therapy a day (between the 3 disciplines) Ot typically works with an individual 45 min-1. 5 hour a day. Often 10-14 day stay; could be up to 21-28 days depending on diagnosis and reimbursement. Length of stay is a big variable on diagnosis. **sar are licensed as a snf, facilities vary based on therapy and resources. Middle ground area between inpatient/ acute rehab and snf. Facility offers care for patients with complex medical or nursing needs (ventilator)
