The unit provides expertise in amputee, spinal, stroke, acquired brain injury, orthopaedic and other disabilities. It also provides extensive geriatric evaluation and management service. The interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams conduct comprehensive assessment, identify client centred goals and establish the rehabilitation program plan for each patient. Families and carers are recognised as an integral part of the rehabilitation program and are regularly invited to participate in the process and plan future management.

Rehabilitation is about providing an environment where patients can help themselves to recuperate from an illness, trauma or operation. To achieve the best outcome for the patient, staff provide guidance, encouragement, emotional support and timely assistance for all patients and their carers, family and friends. Rehabilitation is also about providing information for health promotion and improvement (social status) following discharge.

Service access/entry criteria:

Any person of any age assessed as requiring inpatient rehabilitation.

Service coverage:

Bendigo Health Rehabilitation Unit is located on the Anne Caudle Centre Campus and services the Loddon Campaspe region. Patients are also referred from metropolitan and some southern New South Wales hospitals.

Referrals:

Patients referred for inpatient rehabilitation must have a medical assessment to determine rehabilitation needs.

Fees:

There are no fees for this service.

Waiting list:

There is a waiting list for inpatient rehabilitation and this is reviewed daily. Patients are prioritised according to need.

Also See:

• Rehabilitation Referral Form
• Home Nursing and Support Service
• Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Central Victorian Stroke Support Group