Rehabilitation
Services -
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
The best medicine against childhood injury and illness is prevention. In spite of the best preventative attempts, children have accidents, become ill, or are born with impairment. For these reasons, Miller-Dwan has pediatric rehabilitation services at their Rehabilitation Center.
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Pediatric Program
Miller Dwan's Rehab Center treats children with injury or impairment resulting in an activity limitation. We offer the region's only CARF accredited inpatient comprehensive rehabilitation program for pediatrics, from infants to age 18. Through
evaluation, inpatient rehabilitation, discharge planning and outpatient referrals, we help children reach their full potential. We even have a Day Hospital Program that may be an appropriate choice for your child.
Our rehabilitation services are conveniently located on one floor allowing access to a variety of resources. Rooms are decorated appropriately for children, in addition to a toy room and play area.
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We treat children with:
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Brain injury
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Spinal cord injury
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Stroke
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Multiple trauma
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Cerebral palsy
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Spina bifida
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Near drowning
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Ventilator dependency
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Spasticity - including the following
methods: Intrathecal Baclofen
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Therapy
(IBT), botox®, and phenol blocks.
Based on the child's individual needs, a variety
of professionals function as a team to care
for the patient:
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Rehabilitation
physician
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Pediatrician
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Pediatric neurologist
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Pediatric orthopedist
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Pediatric nurse coordinator
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Physical therapist
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Occupational therapist
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Speech therapist
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Psychologist
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Rehabilitation nurse
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Social worker
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Dietician
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Respiratory therapist
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Therapeutic recreation specialist, with emphasis on child life activities
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Chaplain
In addition, we have access to a wide variety of medical specialists who are
often part of
the interdisciplinary team providing care to children. Some
examples are a pulmonologist, pediatric
intensivist, pediatric ophthalmologist, and urologist.
Family centered care
Hospitalization can have a profound effect on the family, especially when the patient is a
little one. We understand this and serve the needs of everyone involved through education
and support.
Family involvement is paramount to the child's progress. The philosophy of family centered pediatric care is to support and respect the important central role of the family as caregivers, decision-makers and advocates. However, there may be days when respite time is needed
and we encourage the family to let us know if they need time to themselves.
Miller Dwan's Rehabilitation Center encourages friends and siblings to visit the child and participate in therapy when appropriate. Parents or guardians are also welcome to room-in
with their child to help make his or her stay more comfortable.
Playtime is built into the child's rehabilitation program and throughout the day. In addition,
there may be opportunity to use St. Mary's Child Care Center allowing the patient interaction with children his or her own age.
Support
Services
Miller
Dwan's Rehab Center doesn't stop at just medical care. Other
services complement
your child's rehabilitation and work toward the transition back home. We teach
parents and caregivers how to care for their child's complex needs on their
own. We work with
resources in the family's own community to facilitate a
smooth transition whether it is home care, outpatient therapy or return to
school. Advocacy information and referral service is provided for each
child and his or her family to meet ongoing needs.
Support services range from:
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Family support, counseling & education
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Psychological evaluations
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Pool therapy
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Bladder control specialty services
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School and follow-up programming
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Community resources and school integration
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Equipment consultations
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Home assessments to assure a conducive environment for the child's
special needs
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Sensory stimulation
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Animal assisted therapy
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Computer technology
Miller
Dwan's Rehabilitation Center's Pediatric Family Centered Care Program is
accredited by CARF...the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission.
A
more detailed description of scope of
services is available upon request.
We welcome a tour for the patient and family. For more information contact
Miller-Dwan's Rehab Center at (218)
786-2850, 800 225-RRCD (7723) or TTY (218)
720-1950.
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