Intensive rehab program | veterans affairs

VA Pittsburgh's Intensive Rehabilitation Program (IRP) is an aggressive and comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation program. The goal is to help restore each patient's

physical abilities and return home in the shortest amount of time possible. NOTE 1. Functional Independence Measure (FIM): Provides a uniform system of measurement for disability based on

the International Classification of Impairment, Disabilities and Handicaps; measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual

to carry out activities of daily living. Minimally Clinically Important Difference (MCID) is change in FIM score of 22. NOTE 2. Resource Utilization Group (RUG): categories of Very High or

Ultra High have been associated with clinically meaningful changes in health outcomes. REFERRAL PROCESS Getting cutting-edge care is now as easy as 1-2-3. The referral system for our program

is a simple three part process. * You must have a referral from your VA or private sector physician. * As part of this process, your referring medical team must evaluate your health care

needs in the areas we serve, which include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology. * Your referring physician must also verify that you can commit to the

demands of our program, which involve three hours of daily therapy across at least two rehabilitation disciplines. Contact the HJ Heinz Community Living Center’s Admission Coordinator for

all Intensive Rehabilitation Program referrals and communications. PHONE: 412-822-1845