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- How
will I get to NEC?
If you are currently in the hospital, in most cases,
an ambulance will transport you to NEC. The hospital
will arrange this ride for you. Usually your insurance
pays for this transportation. Hospital personnel should
review this information with you and assist you with
your transportation needs.
- Who pays for my stay
at NEC?
Frequently, your insurance or Medicare benefits pay
for your care at NEC for up to 100 days. Some things,
such as the barber and beauty shop, telephone and
television, are not reimbursed by your insurance,
and must be paid for by you or your family. All meals,
medication, therapy, and nursing care are paid for
by your insurance.
- What will happen when
I arrive?
You will be brought to your room by the ambulance
drivers. Most of our rooms are semi-private rooms,
which means you share your room with one other person.
We do not have any rooms that have more than two people
to a room. Private rooms are available on a limited
basis and based on need. Once you are in your room,
the nurse assigned to your care will begin his/her
assessment of your needs.
- When will I start
to receive therapy?
The time of day you arrive at NEC will determine when
you begin therapy. If you arrive in the morning, therapists
will begin their evaluation on the same day you arrive.
If you arrive later in the day, you should receive
your therapy at the hospital prior to your arrival
to NEC, and therefore will be seen the next day by
the therapist.
- Who are the members
of my "team"?
The team at NEC consists of you and your family, the
physician, nurse case manager, nurses, certified nursing
assistants (CNA's), physical therapists, occupational
therapists, speech/language pathologist, dietician,
social worker, and any other specialist that is necessary
for your care and well-being. NEC has access to many
physicians and professionals that are well trained
in providing care and support to our patients.
- Can people visit me
at NEC?
We encourage visitors at NEC. You will find your days
are busy, and therefore it may be difficult for you
to visit for long periods of time during the day.
However, family and friends are always welcomed.
- Will I have a telephone
and TV?
Telephone and television services are available during
your stay at NEC. These services are not generally
covered by insurance, and are charged based on a daily
fee schedule.
- How long will I be
at NEC?
Every case is different. Our goal is to work with
you until you are able to go home safely. The length
of stay is determined by your rate of progress, available
insurance coverage, physicians, discharge potential,
and amount of support required. Plans are made together
with the patient and family. We will keep you and
your family informed of your progress and let you
know approximately how long we expect your stay to
be.
- Will I receive nursing
care and rehab at home?
This depends on your status at discharge, and the
insurance coverage you have. We will make the recommendations
we feel are necessary, however, it is your insurance
company that will approve or deny your home care.
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