Recovering from a cardiac condition is an intense process that requires
patience, compassion and persistence.
To ensure an individual’s wellness goals are met, and that he/she
can return to leading an active lifestyle, a patient
may need additional rehabilitation services after
a hospital stay.
The Saint Barnabas Health Care
System Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers have
expanded their services to meet the needs of cardiac
patients who require continued therapies prior
to returning home. Each facility is committed to
providing a full array of quality post-hospital
cardiac care programs utilizing the same standards
and protocols for cardiac patients as The Saint
Barnabas Heart Centers. The Program’s main focus is to assist
patients in regaining their independence and getting
back to living life to the fullest.
offer Post-Acute
Cardiac Services for the following conditions:
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Intracoronary revascularization
- Myocardial infarction
- Post coronary artery bypass and/or valve replacement surgery
- Post Left Ventricular Assistive Device (LVAD) Implantation
- Stable angina pectoris
- Patients who cannot be discharged to home due to other medical conditions
A variety of health care professionals work with patients during their
rehabilitation stay at a Saint Barnabas Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center.
This list includes
case managers, dieticians and nutritionists, social
workers, recreation therapists, registered nurses,
licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing
assistants. This interdisciplinary team is dedicated
to ensuring all of your needs are being met to
the fullest.
In addition to the
professionals listed above, patients spend much
of their time with a dedicated rehabilitation team
working on regaining skills that may have been
lost as a result of their illness.
Following are descriptions of the therapists who play the largest role
in the care of a post-acute cardiac rehabilitation
patient.
A physical therapist is the person responsible
for developing an exercise program that will help
you gain strength in your muscles and joints.
An occupational therapist will help in evaluating
and increasing your ability to perform activities
of daily living (ADLs) such as getting dressed,
bathing, getting up from a chair or out of bed,
along with other independent living skills.
A speech-language pathologist will assist in the
process of assessing and rebuilding speech, language,
cognitive, and swallowing difficulties. He/she
will develop a plan aimed at increasing your ability
to communicate and helping you overcome any issues
related to swallowing.
Upon discharge, the health care team educates each patient and his
or her family about how to properly administer
medication and continue rehabilitation to maintain
independence. A social worker also meets with each
patient and family to arrange any needed services
for lifestyle changes such as outpatient therapy,
home care or long-term care. Most patients will
return home following treatment, however long-term
care services are available at each facility for patients who may require
around-the-clock skilled nursing care.
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