Emergency Services
In Southeast's Emergency Services, a fulltime
staff of physicians deliver rapid, around-the-clock
neuro trauma and neuromedical care. Southeast's
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-certified and trauma-trained
staff also includes registered nurses, trauma
nurse specialists and other EMT-trained personnel. |
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sensitive cardiac monitoring and oxygen equipment
at the bedside. In the Major Treatment Room, a
built-in x-ray unit allows for full body x-rays
without moving or turning a critically injured
patient.
Services for Stroke Patients
Services for patients recovering from stroke
include speech therapy and a computerized adaptive
communication center; physical therapy to work
on gait, balance and coordination; and occupational
therapy that focuses on activities of daily living
such as dressing, bathing, cooking and fine motor
skills involving the upper extremities. These
services, offered in the Hospital and at Southeast
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, are designed
to help individuals regain as much normal function
as possible.
Home Health Services
Neurological patients in need of further care
after discharge from the Hospital and who qualify
for home health care, may receive services through
Southeast Home Health. These include skilled nurse
visitation, home health assistance, physical,
speech and occupational therapy and medical social
work.
Social Services
The Social Services Department provides resource
information to the neurological patient. These
resources include assistance in locating services
in the community such as rehabilitation, extended
care and transportation services.
Pastoral Care
Meeting the spiritual needs of patients and their
families is an integral part of overall patient
care at the Regional Brain and Spine Center. Southeast's
Pastoral Care staff is readily available to offer
emotional support and assistance.
Support Groups
Support Groups can be a valuable resource for
both patients and families. Numerous groups offer
ongoing monthly meetings to provide emotional
support as well as networking and educational
opportunities. Several of these groups meet at
Southeast including Stroke
Club and another dealing with Traumatic
Brain Injury. Regional Brain & Spine Center
staff can facilitate referral to appropriate community-based
support groups.
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