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n unplanned hospitaliza-
tion is one of the most over-
whelming experiences in
the life of a patient as well
as their family members.
There are many unanswered ques-
tions and difcult decisions to make
on the road to recovery and rehabilita-
tion. The goal of Genesis HealthCare
at Liberty Court is to make some of
those healthcare challenges easier for
everyone involved.
In October 2010, we introduced you
to Liberty Court, a skilled nursing and
rehabilitation facility providing short stay-
term care and rehabilitation therapy to
residents in the Philadelphia community.
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Transitioning from a hospital to
a facility like Liberty Court can be
overwhelming but, as Kate Ma-
chion explains, it doesnt have
to be. We take interest in the
patient before they even come
to Liberty Court, states Kate
Machion, Admissions Director.
When a patient or family mem-
ber shows interest in transitioning
to Liberty Court, I call the family
and offer a tour a lot of times,
families arent familiar with in-
patient rehab. It is a big transition
for families because it is different
from the hospital stay but the care
and level of medical expertise at
Liberty Court is similar.
When patients arrive at the cen-
ter, their short-term care plan is im-
mediately developed to meet the
needs and lifestyles of each patient.
Discharge planning begins on
day one, asserts Regional Director
Erin Warren. She says she makes
certain that patients understand
that in-patient rehabilitation does
not mean long-term, live-in stays.
We understand the importance
of independence and returning to
normal life and our ultimate goal is
to assist in effective rehabilitation
that allows the patient to return
home as quickly as possible.
With appealing amenities like
breakfast buffets prepared by
chefs and dietitians, patients feel
more at ease with their surround-
ings. Staff members work with
individuals to coordinate therapy
sessions around much-anticipated
in-house performances and social
gatherings. An on-site hair salon
keeps everyone looking their best.
In addition to the expert medi-
cal care patients receive at Gen-
esis, the team spends an equal
amount of time focusing on the
patients transition back to their
day to day routine.
Simulating the daily living activi-
ties of home life, the staff employs
training stations that include full
kitchens, stairs and a washer and
dryer. Patients can practice mak-
ing coffee, loading the dishwash-
er, doing a load of laundry and
even cooking. These simulations
help to ease patients back to a
self-sufcient lifestyle after rehab.
Family members are encour-
aged to participate in these train-
ing exercises as well.
It is encouraging to the patient
when a family member is present
at a treatment or therapy session,
explains Gary Bauer, Liberty
Court Administrator. The collec-
tive power of family support - no
matter the issue - is important.
There are many competitors in
the industry. What sets Genesis
HealthCare apart is the individu-
alized care plan that we establish
on day one, Warren says. Its all
about the needs of our patients
and getting them home safely
and quickly is our priority.! Q
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Jim Dugan: Rehab Program Manager, Theresa Hasson: Director of Nursing, Susan
Dougherty: Assistant Director of Nursing, Kate Machion: Admissions Director