Referrals
Acquired Brain Injury referrals can be made by calling the Rehabilitation Referral Line at (336) 713-8500 or (888) 605-9568. Referrals are accepted from a variety of sources including acute care units at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, inpatients at other hospitals, residents of skilled nursing facilities and outpatients. Clinically appropriate adolescents and adults may be referred by families, physicians, social workers, case managers, nurses, and other health care professionals.
If a patient is considered clinically appropriate, an on-site evaluation may be scheduled. There is no charge for this evaluation, which usually occurs within 24 hours of the referral. As part of the on-site evaluation, a nurse evaluator reviews the medical record, speaks with the patient and family, and consults with clinicians who have cared for the patient. The nurse evaluator also discusses the philosophy of inpatient rehabilitation, the methods used for rehabilitation, expected outcomes, and the Medical Center's code of ethics with the patient and family.
The nurse evaluator will also gather insurance information to ensure communication concerning coverage is made timely to the family and patient. Most insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid of North Carolina cover the cost of rehabilitative services. Financial counselors at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are available to help patients apply for financial assistance, as needed.
Families considering admission are invited and encouraged to tour our facility. Please call (336) 713-8500 or toll free (888) 605-9568 for additional information on referring a patient to the J. Paul Sticht Center’s Acquired Brain Injury Program.