California Rehabilitation Institute

It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. This week is another reminder that there is still time to roll your #SleeveUp and get your annual flu shot to protect yourself and your loved ones. It’s especially important for people with certain chronic conditions like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes to get vaccinated. Make a plan to get vaccinated, visit: http://ow.ly/mfNw50CFYyZ

This year has brought challenges and changes. As we reflect on 2020 ahead of the holiday season, we hold space for those who experienced loss and celebrate with gratitude the hard work and ongoing healing that has occurred across the country. To our PATIENTS and their FAMILIES, thank you for entrusting us with your care. From our specialty hospitals’ most critically ill patients to those seeking recovery from injury or illness in our rehabilitation hospitals and outpatient c...enters, everything we do focuses on helping YOU recover. To our COLLEAGUES, your unwavering COMMITMENT to our patients, their families and each other is our greatest asset. This year has been unprecedented, but your dedication and resilience has impacted the lives of thousands of patients. To the COMMUNITIES we call home, it is our PRIVILEGE to serve you. Through our specialty hospitals and physical therapy centers, and joint venture partnerships with some of the nation’s leading health systems, we are honored to provide a continuum of post-acute at a time when our nation needs it most. #Thanksgiving #Thankful

8 TIPS FOR TAKING CARE OF THE CAREGIVER #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth 1. Seek support. Hospitals, social services agencies and other organizations offer a wide range of programs and resources. Many offer local support groups, meal programs, transportation and other assistance that can help ease the burden of care. 2. Get connected. There are many online groups and mobile apps that can connect people facing similar circumstances, offer ways to manage needs, and provide other... resources, strategies and support. 3. Keep in touch. It’s important to maintain relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and others in their community. A friendly phone call, a shared joke, or a brief text message can go a long way. 4. Ask for help. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for assistance. Family, friends and others are often willing to help, but may be unsure of what they can do. 5. Exercise and eat well. Even if you can’t get to the gym, talking a walk, doing yoga or exercising can help to reduce stress, improve your health and feel energized. Be sure to follow a healthy diet. All too often, caregivers fail to eat properly, which leads to weight gain or loss, higher cholesterol levels and other problems. 6. Get some rest! A lack of sleep can lead to serious physical, psychological and cognitive issues from falls to forgetfulness. Give your body the time it needs to rest and re-charge. 7. Create some me time. Don’t overlook your own needs/interests. Make arrangements to get a haircut, go to a movie or simply to have some personal time to pursue hobbies or activities you enjoy. 8. Be patient with yourself. Being a caregiver is an enormous responsibility and a role that few people are prepared for. Over time, you will learn how to manage this role. You will figure out what works for you and your loved one, as well as for your family. And you will understand the reward that comes from doing the best you can to help an important person in your life.

Recovering from a stroke may be one of the greatest challenges a person will ever face. However, an early start to rehabilitation in a highly specialized, comprehensive stroke program can help to make all the difference in life ahead. California Rehabilitation Institute delivers a comprehensive program of medical, nursing, and therapy care to address the needs of each stroke patient successfully. Restore physical function and enhance the skills needed to perform daily acti...vities Build strength, improve balance and regain mobility Improve speech and swallowing Develop new cognitive and behavioral strategies to compensate for any deficits Learn more about our stroke program and other services by visiting http://ow.ly/rK6Q50C6gtd.

This Veterans Day, and every day, we express sincerest gratitude to the men and women who served our country. From outpatient therapy centers and specialty hospitals to our shared services teams, we are honored to work alongside these military veterans, who elevate the patient experience through tireless dedication, commitment and compassion. #VeteransDay

Today is #WorldStrokeDay. We wanted to take a moment to raise awareness for stroke treatment and celebrate all of our stroke survivors and their families. Throughout the month, several of our hospitals across the country participated in our #StrideOn Stroke Walk. Current and former patients, family members and our employees donned their favorite costumes and participated in a virtual Halloween-themed walk. It was great to see so much support for stroke survivorsand some pretty creative costumes too.

@CaliforniaRehabInstitute recently tricked out its car simulator with the help of renowned artists RISK and Per Bernal who conducted the transformation on behalf of the Healing Through Art project. The live painting experience remodeled the industrial-looking car simulator into a motivating, rehabilitative tool in Cal Rehab’s fleet of therapy resources. The project was a collaboration between Cal Rehab, Artists for Trauma, Moby Arts, Karen Michelle and Sharpe Interior Systems. The car simulator is part of Cal Rehab’s therapy gym and allows patients to practice getting in and out of a car in preparation for their return home and everyday activities. The simulator is a safe and convenient alternative to car training sessions in a parking lot car and its life-like appearance adds to the realism of car training activities.

Final days to join us in celebrating stroke survivors. Grab your favorite Halloween costume and a few friendssocially distanced of courseto #StrideOn for stroke survivors.

Our specialty hospital patients benefit from the skill and expertise provided by more than 1800 respiratory care team members across the country. In the face of a global pandemic, their care is essential to COVID-19 patients as well for those recovering from other critical illnesses. #RespiratoryCareWeek #RCWeek2020

California Rehabilitation Institute’s Environmental Services Technician Robert Wimley Jr. recently helped to coordinate a donation of 1,000 branded cloth masks to the hospital from the student and professional volunteer organization ASEZ. ASEZ stands for Save the Earth from A to Z striving to solve practical problems worldwide while inspiring more altruism in our youth. Robert has been involved in World Mission Society Church of God since 2011 and became involved with ASEZ through the church. We thank Robert and his group of ASEZ volunteers for their mask making efforts. While we’ll continue to wear our medical-grade masks at work, we’ll don the new masks with pride to remain safe while we’re in our community.

During hospitalization, case managers smooth the path forward, connecting patients and families to vital medical, community and therapeutic resources. In celebration of National Case Management Week (Oct. 11-17), we honor our critical illness recovery and inpatient rehabilitation case managers for the vital role they play in restoring quality of life.

Meet Dr. Andrew Bach Dr. Andrew Bach is a general physiatrist with the California Rehabilitation Medical Group. His inpatient interests include rehabilitation of strokes, traumatic brain (TBI) and spinal cord injuries and orthopedic conditions. In the outpatient setting, he is passionate about effectively treating both acute and chronic back pain with individually tailored, evidenced-based treatment plans. Dr. Bach also sees workers’ compensation claim patients for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and enjoys helping people return to work. Dr. Bach earned a bachelor’s degree in nutritional science at Michigan State University and a medical degree at Midwestern University. His residency training was conducted at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center.

California Rehabilitation Hospital recently celebrated Rehab Week in its own rehabulous way. The team participated in a trivia contest, played rehab-themed Spin the Wheel quiz games and were treated to breakfast burritos.

Meet Dr. Ken Hsin Dr. Ken Hsin is a physiatrist, a physician board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in treating people with stroke, brain injury, neurological diseases, orthopedic trauma and other medically complex conditions. Dr. Hsin also educates and trains of residents and medical students. Before joining California Rehabilitation Institute in 2019, Dr. Hsin worked in pain management and orthopedic group practices. He is a member of the ...American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Hsin received his bachelor’s degree from Pomona College. He earned his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.

California Rehabilitation Institute has limited visiting hours due to COVID-19. Patients will be permitted one visitor per day from 5 to 8 p.m. Interested in touring the hospital? Our virtual doors are always open. Visit http://ow.ly/vuiY50BHda9 to begin your 360-degree visit.

Meet Dr. Kavitha Swaminathan Dr. Swaminathan joined California Rehab Institute in October 2017. Her specific areas of focus in rehabilitation medicine include neurology, cancer and amputee rehabilitation. She believes the interdisciplinary care team is essential to a patient’s recovery in an acute rehab setting, stating that it is the interdisciplinary aspect of acute rehab that makes it so successful in getting patients’ back to their home and community to do the things tha...t they love. Dr. Swaminathan is a graduate of George Washington University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in religion. She completed her medical degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University Health Sciences. Her residency training was conducted at the UCLA/Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration. She is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Listen as one of our CEOs describes the lessons learned from her COVID-19 experience and how she applies that learning to patient care. #RehabilitationAwarenessMonth

Do you have question about our Recovery and Reconditioning Program? Wondering what treatment looks like? Curious if you have to go to a center for care? Whatever questions you have, our team has the answers! Today, Alan Evans, vice president of education for Select Medical’s Outpatient Division, shares how our Recovery and Reconditioning Program can help you or a loved one recover from the after-effects of COVID-19. Learn more about our Recovery and Reconditioning Program by visiting http://ow.ly/6p7c50BBrNV or http://ow.ly/eTMO50BBrNH. #RehabilitationAwarenessMonth #COVID19