CARF Accreditation

Adult patients with brain injury rehabilitation diagnoses are admitted for treatment. A candidate for our program must have a medical condition that is stable enough to allow participation in therapies and functional progression. Patients who have an eligible admitting diagnosis may also have ongoing or new comorbid conditions. Patients with serious psychological disturbances or aggressive behavior are not accepted if they are considered unsafe to themselves or others or unmanageable on a non-psychiatric unit. Additionally, the program does not provide services to patients who require a ventilator, are in a coma, require telemetry or who are actively receiving chemotherapy.

Our physicians (physiatrists) are board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and brain injury medicine. Our clinical team includes therapists who are Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS), Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialists (CSRS), Geriatric Clinical Specialists and have training in specific neurological techniques (NDT, PNF, and Neuro-IFRAH). Many of our nurses are Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses (CRRN) and are Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS).

The Brain Injury Specialty Acute Rehabilitation program directly provides medical, nursing, case management, dietary, orthotist and therapy services, including physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy, as well as social work and psychiatry services.

Other services available on site through Ocean University Medical Center to brain injury patients every day based on individual patient needs include:

• Medical consultations
• Diagnostic radiology services
• Laboratory services
• Pharmacy services

Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center provides individualized multidisciplinary treatment in a spacious therapeutic environment using advanced technology including: Zero G, Bioness Integrated Therapy System, Vital Stim Plus, Visi Pitch, Rapael Smart Glove and Virtual Reality System.

Our facility includes accessible rooms and a nursing unit equipped with a wander alter system. Our state-of-the-art gym provides a healing environment to maximize the rehabilitation process and promote family interaction.

Inpatient services are provided 365 days per year, 24 hours a day, by rehabilitation nursing and physicians specializing in brain injury rehabilitation medicine.

Therapy is available seven days a week between the hours of 8 AM and 4:30 PM to meet the needs of the individualized therapy programs. Case Management is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 AM and 5:30 PM.

Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center’s patients are scheduled for a minimum of 3 hours of therapy per day for 5 days. However, if medically necessary, a modified program may be scheduled for 15 hours of therapy over the course of 7 days.

In addition to the physical, occupational and speech therapy services provided, you may also participate in recreational therapy and time with an orthotist if indicated in your individual plan of care.

The clinical team, in consultation with the patient/family, determines the estimated time for your inpatient recovery based on clinical needs. Once this duration is finalized the case manager or the physician will communicate this to you.

Patients are typically referred from hospital and physician providers throughout the Hackensack Meridian Health network or local, regional, statewide, and national facilities. Patients may also be referred from home or subacute settings. To be eligible for inpatient rehabilitation, individuals must demonstrate medical stability, a willingness and ability to tolerate and benefit from at least three hours of therapy a day and have a need for the unique expertise of a rehabilitation physician 24 hours a day.

We accept insurance payments from government-sponsored (Medicare and Medicaid) and third-party payers, including commercial insurances, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle insurance and private/self-pay. All insurances are verified for coverage prior to the initiation of services. Fees for services can be obtained through the Client Services department.

Your treatment team will work with you to optimize your functional outcomes and meet your goals to reentry into your home and community. All patients are evaluated to see how much help they need to do functional activities on admission, and again prior to discharge. Both mobility skills (such as walking and moving from lying down to sitting up) and self care skills (getting dressed and bathing) are measured. Each person’s goals and activities are unique and will require different levels of support or equipment. Therefore, prior to you leaving the Institute, your team will work with you and your family to feel comfortable and confident with your transition.

Patients at our institution achieved the following outcomes:

Our goal is to return every patient back to his or her own home whenever possible. Most patients continue receiving follow-up therapy services after they’re discharged home.

When a patient is discharged from the Institute, they receive a follow-up phone call approximately 90 days after they leave. The patient is asked to rate their level of satisfaction in four different areas.

We directly provide medical, nursing, case management, dietary, and therapy services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and recreational therapy as well as social work and psychiatry services .

Other services available on site through Ocean University Medical Center to all patients every day based on individual patient needs include:

• Medical consultations
• Diagnostic radiology services
• Laboratory services
• Pharmacy services

Adult patients with the following rehabilitation diagnoses are admitted for treatment:

• Stroke
• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Amputations
• Neurological conditions
• Orthopedic conditions
• Cardiac conditions
• Other general medical/surgical conditions

Patients who have an eligible admitting diagnosis may also have ongoing or new comorbid conditions. Patients with serious psychological disturbances or aggressive behavior are not accepted if they are considered unsafe to themselves or others or unmanageable on a non-psychiatric unit. Additionally, the program does not provide services to patients who require a ventilator, are in a coma, require telemetry or who are actively receiving chemotherapy.

Inpatient services are provided 365 days per year directly at Ocean University Medical Center Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, including 24 hours a day by rehabilitation nursing, and the availability of physicians specializing in rehabilitation medicine.

Therapy is available seven days a week between the hours of 8 AM and 4:30 PM to meet the needs of the individualized therapy programs. Case Management is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 AM and 5:30 PM.

Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center’s patients are scheduled for a minimum of 3 hours of therapy per day for 5 days. However, if medically necessary, a modified program may be scheduled for 15 hours of therapy over the course of 7 days.

In addition to the physical, occupational and speech therapy services provided, you may also participate in recreational therapy and time with an orthotist or prosthetist if indicated in your individual plan of care. Therapy is usually not provided on the day of admission or discharge from the Institute.

Patients are referred from hospital and physician providers throughout the Hackensack Meridian Health network or from providers at local, regional, statewide, and national facilities.

We accept insurance payments from government-sponsored (Medicare and Medicaid) and third-party payers, including commercial insurances, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle insurance and private/self-pay. All insurances are verified for coverage prior to the initiation of services. Fees for services can be obtained through the Client Services department.

Your treatment team will work with you to optimize your functional outcomes and meet your goals to reentry into your home and community. All patients are evaluated to see how much help they need to do functional activities on admission, and again prior to discharge. Both mobility skills (such as walking and moving from lying down to sitting up) and self care skills (getting dressed and bathing) are measured. Each person’s goals and activities are unique and will require different levels of support or equipment. Therefore, prior to you leaving the Institute, your team will work with you and your family to feel comfortable and confident with your transition.

It is our goal to return every patient back to his/her own home, whenever possible. Most patients continue to receive follow up therapy services after they are discharged home.

When a patient is discharged from the Institute, they receive a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire. Patients answer the questions on a scale of 1-10 rating their satisfaction with program services in many areas.

The Inpatient Stroke Specialty Program at Ocean University Medical Center Johnson Rehabilitation Institute serves people who have sustained an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Patients who have an eligible admitting diagnosis may also have ongoing or new comorbid conditions.

Patients who are on a ventilator, or in a coma are not accepted for admission. Patients with serious psychological disturbances or aggressive behavior are not accepted if they are considered unsafe to themselves or others or unmanageable in a non-psychiatric unit.

We provide medical, nursing, case management, dietary, orthotist and therapy services, including physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy, as well as social work and psychiatry services. Included in these services are:

• Education and training
• Risk management: Risk factors for stroke are identified and a plan to manage these controllable factors is implemented. These include diabetes, atrial fibrillation, hypertension and/or hyperlipidemia.
• Safety assessment, education and implementation: Safety for stroke patients includes individual adaptive safety measures and direct referrals to local community services upon discharge.
• Therapy: Focuses on addressing areas of limitation such as dysphagia (swallowing disorder), mobility, self care, speech/language, cognition, behavior and/or assistive technology. Considerations for post-discharge needs include smoking cessation, durable equipment needs, driver training, environmental/home modifications, leisure and recreation interests, occupation, orthoses and access to emergency care.

Other services available on-site through Ocean University Medical Center to stroke patients every day based on individual patient needs include:

• Medical consultations
• Diagnostic radiology services
• Laboratory services
• Pharmacy services

Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center’s patients are scheduled for a minimum of 3 hours of therapy per day for 5 days. However, if medically necessary, a modified program may be scheduled for 15 hours of therapy over the course of 7 days.

In addition to the physical, occupational and speech therapy services provided, you may also participate in recreational therapy and time with an orthotist if indicated in your individual plan of care. Therapy is usually not provided on the day of admission or discharge from the Institute.

Patients are referred from hospital and physician providers throughout the Hackensack Meridian Health network or from providers at local, regional, statewide, and national facilities.

We accept insurance payments from government-sponsored (Medicare and Medicaid) and third-party payers, including commercial insurances, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle insurance and private/self-pay. All insurances are verified for coverage prior to the initiation of services. Fees for services can be obtained through the Client Services department.

Your treatment team will work with you to optimize your functional outcomes and meet your goals to reentry into your home and community. All patients are evaluated to see how much help they need to do functional activities on admission, and again prior to discharge. Both mobility skills (such as walking and moving from lying down to sitting up) and self care skills (getting dressed and bathing) are measured. Each person’s goals and activities are unique and will require different levels of support or equipment. Therefore, prior to you leaving the Institute, your team will work with you and your family to feel comfortable and confident with your transition. Patients at our institution achieved the following outcomes:

At the time of discharge, the percentage of stroke patients who are in compliance with evidence-based health guidelines is measured. Information is provided with individual lab levels as well as goals and lifestyle modifications to achieve those goals. Follow up is conducted post-discharge to determine incidence of falls, injuries, hospitalizations and incidence of aspiration pneumonia.

Our goal is to return patients back to their own homes whenever possible. Most patients continue to receive follow up therapy services after they are discharged home.'

When a patient is discharged from the Institute, they receive a follow-up phone call approximately 90 days after they leave. The patient is asked to rate their level of satisfaction in four different areas.