What We Do

How does a person get referred to RHSJ?

What happens once a person is accepted into a treatment program?

THE PROCESS
The referral process is set in motion when the patient’s physician, case manager or discharge planner requests an evaluation from us. This can be done simply by calling (856) 696-7100 to arrange for clinical assessment by an RHSJ liaison. The individual will facilitate transition between the acute care setting and the rehabilitation hospital setting. Information helpful to the liaison includes patient diagnosis, medical stability, endurance, and motivation. The liaison not only assesses the patient’s condition but actually starts the plan of care. We believe that this approach assures that many good things happen, the most important of which that the patient’s transition to our setting is a smooth and stable one. Using a liaison to assess patient needs before the patient reaches our doors gives us utmost confidence that the patient will have a productive, uninterrupted rehabilitation stay.

THE TREATMENT AND TRAINING
The individualized education and therapy program is developed in the patient’s care plan. We assure continuity and integration with family physicians, specialists, and the family involved with the patient’s care.

THE REFERRAL AND PLACEMENT
Once active rehabilitation has ended, the patient is transferred to a program of care where progress can continue. To be sure that we are focused on community reintegration, we will want to know where the patient intends to live after the comprehensive rehabilitation programs. Appropriate follow-up with the family physician in encouraged and facilitated.
Patients admitted to the Rehabilitation Hospital of South Jersey are encouraged to wear street clothes and have their meals in the dining room. Special requests for meals are honored by our dietary staff.
Family may visit between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, and may arrange to have meals with patients. Additionally, family representatives are encouraged to participate in clinical team meetings.
Questions regarding patient stays may be addressed to our Guest Services Director.