Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is a rehabilitation hospital located in Detroit, Michigan, and is affiliated with the Detroit Medical Center. The institute provides physical medicine and rehabilitation services to patients with a variety of conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury, and works in collaboration with Wayne State University and Michigan State University. The institute is accredited by The Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

● History

The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan was established in 1954 by Dr. Edward J. Duthie, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who had previously worked at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The institute was one of the first rehabilitation hospitals in the United States and was designed to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients with physical disability, including those with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and amputation. Over the years, the institute has undergone several expansions and renovations, including the addition of a new outpatient facility in 2001 and a spinal cord injury unit in 2005, in partnership with University of Michigan Health System and Henry Ford Health System. The institute has also collaborated with National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research on various research projects.

● Services

The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan provides a range of services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, to patients with a variety of conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. The institute also offers specialized programs, such as brain injury rehabilitation and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and works in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. The institute's services are designed to help patients achieve their maximum level of independence and function, and are provided by a team of physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, who have received training from American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Occupational Therapy Association. The institute is also affiliated with American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

● Facilities

The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is located in Detroit, Michigan, and has a total of 94 beds, including 60 inpatient beds and 34 outpatient beds. The institute's facilities include a gymnasium, a pool, and a therapy garden, as well as a range of rehabilitation equipment, including wheelchairs and prosthetic devices, and are designed to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment for patients, in partnership with Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and National Rehabilitation Association. The institute is also equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including electromyography and nerve conduction studies, and works in collaboration with National Institutes of Health and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

● Research_and_Education

The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is involved in a range of research and education activities, including clinical trials and research studies, and works in collaboration with University of California, Los Angeles and University of Pennsylvania. The institute's research focuses on improving rehabilitation outcomes for patients with a variety of conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury, and is conducted in partnership with National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and National Institute of Mental Health. The institute also provides education and training to physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, and is affiliated with American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association. The institute's education programs include residency programs and fellowship programs, and are accredited by Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

● Patient_Care

The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan provides patient-centered care to patients with a variety of conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. The institute's patient care team includes physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, who work together to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient, in partnership with American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. The institute's patient care services include inpatient and outpatient care, as well as home health care and telehealth services, and are designed to help patients achieve their maximum level of independence and function, in collaboration with Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation of America. The institute is also affiliated with National Association of Social Workers and American Hospital Association.

● Organization_and_Affiliations

The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is affiliated with the Detroit Medical Center and is a member of the VHA-UHC health care system, which includes Duke University Health System and University of Chicago Medical Center. The institute is also accredited by The Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and is a member of the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association and National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies, which includes Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The institute's leadership team includes Dr. John D. England, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who has previously worked at Baylor University Medical Center and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and is affiliated with American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. The institute is also affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and UnitedHealth Group. Category:Rehabilitation hospitals in the United States