FAST FACTS
Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
The CARF Accredited Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center serves patients age 13 and older needing comprehensive and intensive rehabilitation. The Program serves over 400 patients, annually, with a wide variety of conditions as illustrated to the right. Patients benefit from the expertise of our rehabilitation team and intensive training for patients, families and caregivers. An individualized care plan is developed for each patient based on the goals of each patient and family. Patients participate in at least three hours of therapy each day.
The Inpatient Rehab Program measures its achievements on an ongoing basis through information provided by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSmr). By participating in this database, the Rehab Program is able to compare patient outcomes with other rehabilitation facilities throughout the region and nation.
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Patient Outcomes |
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FIM (Functional Independence Measure) is a numerical score that reflects the amount of care a patient requires at any given point during recovery. FIM Gain represents the amount of improvement in functional independence the patient gains during the rehabilitation stay. Length of Stay efficiency is the degree of FIM gain for each day the patient in is the rehabilitation program.
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Measure |
WFUBMC |
Region |
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Average Age |
59 |
69 |
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Average Length of Stay |
14 |
14 |
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FIM Gain |
25.0 |
25.9 |
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Length of Stay Efficiency |
2.22 |
2.21 |
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Patients in the WFUBMC Rehab Program gained greater independence in the same or shorter amount of time than patients in other rehabilitation facilities in our region. During 2008, 81% of WFUBMC Rehab patients achieved their functional improvement goals. |
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Discharge Destinations |
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The ability to return to home and the community is an important outcome of Rehabilitation. The WFUBMC Rehab Program discharges more patients back to the community than other facilities in the region.
Source: Uniform Data Systems for Medical Rehabilitation, 2008
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Patient Satisfaction |
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The WFUBMC Rehabilitation Program uses the Press Ganey survey tool to assess patient satisfaction. Below is a sample of questions and ratings from surveys conducted during 2008. Patients rate the program’s performance on a 5-point scale (1=poor and 5=very good). The overall rating by patients participating in the survey during 2008 was 4.73
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Patient Survey Item |
Average Rating |
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Staff prepared you to function at home |
4.70 |
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Rehab Program helped you meet goals |
4.87 |
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Care and treatment were well coordinated |
4.83 |
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Doctor kept family informed about treatment and progress |
4.95 |
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Demonstrated Excellence |
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The Inpatient Rehabilitation Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Accredited programs include:
Inpatient Rehabilitation Program – Adults and Children/Adolescents
Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation Program – Adults and Children/Adolescents |
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WFUBMC is a three-time recipient of the Magnet Designation, awarded to nursing staffs of hospitals that meet the nation’s highest standards of nursing excellence |
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WFUBMC has the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of ApprovalTM – full accreditation with no recommendations for compliance improvement. The Joint Commission is the nation’s esteemed standards-setting and accrediting body for healthcare and quality. WFUBMC also has The Joint Commission’s Disease Specific Certifications in Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, and Congestive Heart Failure. |
“Knowledge makes all the difference”
To make a referral or request additional information, please call (336) 713-8500 or (888) 605-9568 or visit our website at
http://www.wfubmc.edu/rehab