All patients admitted to Rehabilitation Hospital of Memphis (RHM) must meet certain criteria. A Certified Rehab Registered Nurse (CRRN) evaluates each patient for rehab potential.
Patients admitted must:
- Have a rehab diagnosis
- Be medically stable
- Have a discharge plan
- Tolerate at least three hours of therapy daily
Common reasons for admission include:
- Brain injury
- Burns
- Major multiple trauma
- Polyarthritis
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke