The Road to Recovery Starts Here
Mapping It Out
At Cape Cod Healthcare, the rehabilitation program is tailored to your individual needs. To do this, rehab therapists work with healthcare team members to create a care plan for each patient.
“Care Maps provide a standardized approach to patient care,” says Richard K. Mannal, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Cape Cod Hospital. “They ensure all appropriate steps are taken after surgery.”
The Care Map may include any number of rehabilitation programs.
“The continuum of care is the major focus and it is a real strength of Cape Cod Healthcare,” says Pat Wolfe, PT, MS, director of orthopedics and rehabilitation services at Cape Cod Healthcare. “We work with nursing, rehabilitation, and healthcare team members at home health, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities to establish and collaborate on Care Maps. The Care Maps ensure that protocols and practice guidelines are clear. Documentation is online and communication is readily available.”
A Team Effort
Along with an array of therapy services, Cape Cod Healthcare offers an integrative approach to patient care. The rehabilitation team includes physicians, physical and occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, cardiac nurses, exercise physiologists, and therapy assistants. The team collaborates with orthopedic surgeons and other clinicians to help patients overcome their obstacles to independence and improve quality of life.
“By working with the rehabilitation team, I can closely monitor patients’ progress from day one,” says Paul Dimond, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Falmouth Hospital. “It also allows me to bond with patients and understand their conditions in greater detail, which ultimately results in better outcomes.” For more information on Cape Cod Healthcare’s rehabilitation services, call (508) 790-8377.