Why Choose Us?
A Program of Excellence
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized as a leader in pediatric health care. We have a reputation for excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Our inpatient pediatric rehabilitation unit in the Division of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We are also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for comprehensive integrated inpatient rehabilitation and family-centered rehabilitation programs.
Our program is one of only three accredited pediatric rehabilitation programs in Ohio, and one of only four accredited programs in the Tristate area. This achievement reflects our dedication and commitment to meeting national rehabilitation standards. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care for your child and family.
Focusing on Your Child and Family
Creating a caring and compassionate atmosphere, we use a family-centered approach that encourages you and your child to be directly involved in your child's care. Our program is designed to respect your unique values, needs and cultural differences. We recognize that you and your child are integral members of the health care team, and we try to ensure your active participation.
Interdisciplinary Team
Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with you and your child to identify and address medical, behavioral, educational and social needs. Working together, our goal is to minimize the impact of your child's disability or handicap--and to get the most out of your child's participation in everyday activities.
Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outcomes/Statistics
Tracking outcomes of pediatric rehabilitation patients at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and sharing these statistics with our families is an important part of how we continually improve our delivery of care, resulting in a better quality of life for you and your child.
| General Information and Demographics | | |
| Reason for admission to Inpatient Rehabilitation -2005 | Number of Admissions | Average Length of Stay (in days) |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | 22 | 22 |
| Non-traumatic Brain Injury | 24 | 36 |
| Multi-trauma | 9 | 31 |
| Stroke | 8 | 18 |
| Spinal Cord Injuries | 10 | 62 |
| Spina Bifida | 1 | 78 |
| Orthopaedic Conditions | 10 | 14 |
| Neurological Conditions | 14 | 22 |
| Conversion Disorders | 3 | 7 |
| Other Conditions | 3 | 13 |
| Inpatient Rehabilitation Age Mix - 2005 | | |
| Age Mix - 2005 | Count | Percentage |
| 0-4 Years | 25 | 23% |
| 5-11 Years | 30 | 28% |
| 12-18 Years | 50 | 46% |
| 19+ Years | 3 | 3% |
| Discharge Status - 2005 | | |
| Patients Discharged | Count | Percentage |
| Discharged to Home | 99 | 91% |
| Transferred to another inpatient unit | 6 | 6% |
| Transferred to another rehabilitation facility | 1 | 1% |
| Transferred to another hospital | 1 | 1% |
| Transferred to a skilled care facility | 1 | 1% |
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