New program focuses on enhancing centers’ rehabilitation programs
“Homeward Bound” comes to CPL
SPRINGFIELD, VT, SEPT. 7, 2005 As comfortable and welcoming as
our centers are, most patients hope to
go home as soon as they can. That’s
not just human nature–at CPL centers
it’s also a very realistic goal! And CPL
plans to acknowledge this goal by
introducing a new program that
strengthens our performance in short-
term/rehab care.
The importance of rehab
programs
It’s a fact: at most CPL centers, well
over 90% of our rehab patients go home
within 60 days of admission–and in
many centers the percentage is over
95%. That’s an impressive success rate,
and proves how effective our rehab
programs really are.
We all know how much it means to
residents and their families when
patients complete a successful rehab
program and are able to go home. But
having an effective rehab program is
also good for our centers because rehab
patients are an important part of our
resident mix. The better we are able to
serve the needs of these patients, the
more successful our centers will be.
In order to support and encourage
our centers to attract and care for rehab
patients, CPL is in the process of
creating marketing materials aimed
specifically at referral sources and
potential users of our rehab services.
The company is also introducing an
internal incentive program called
“Homeward Bound.”
Introducing “Homeward
Bound”
What is “Homeward Bound”
and how can it help your center
increase enrollment of rehab
patients? The core of the
“Homeward Bound” program is an
annual certification process that will
designate and reward all CPL centers
that meet the following criteria:
1) Over 95% of the center’s rehab
patients must be discharged to home
within 60 days of their admission.
2) Each rehab patient must be
discharged with a clearly written
discharge plan including confirmed
referrals and follow-up appointments
with appropriate healthcare providers.
3) Specific, scheduled follow-ups and
progress reports will be made and
confirmed.
4) Each center will hold a “rehab
reunion” to maintain contact with
former patients and support their
ongoing improvement.
More detailed information about
“Homeward Bound” is available from our
home office or on the CPL Intranet. In
addition, each center will be provided
with a complete information packet and
all necessary forms.
CPL expects to launch “Homeward
Bound” in upcoming months. Stay tuned
for more details!
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