North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Among World’s Best

HAMMOND, La. - Aug. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- [HAMMOND, La.]—For those facing recovery from a traumatic injury, the choice of a rehabilitation hospital can mean the difference between achieving the highest level of recovery–or not.  North Oaks Rehabilitation has earned recognition from two organizations for its excellent track record in getting their patients back to the activities they love.   

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International) has awarded the hospital accreditation with no recommendations for performance improvement. CARF is an independent, nonprofit organization that focuses on quality of services and accredits nearly 50,000 programs and services at more than 22,000 locations.

"This is an extraordinary accomplishment. Only 3 percent of CARF surveys worldwide result in no recommendations,” notes CARF President/Chief Executive Officer Brian J. Boon, Ph.D. 

CARF also certified the hospital’s Stroke Specialty Program, making it one of five in Louisiana and the only one located along the I-12 corridor.

“Our survey outcome and international reputation are true testaments to the dedication of our staff and physicians to our patients,” shares North Oaks Senior Vice President/Rehabilitation Hospital Administrator Sybil Paulson.

Survey results recognize North Oaks’ continuous efforts to improve services, encourage feedback from patients and family members, and serve the community. CARF accreditation is granted through May 2016.

Rankings and accreditations not withstanding, patient outcomes are the true measure of North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital’s quality. North Oaks patients make greater improvements faster in dressing themselves, walking, climbing stairs, toileting and regaining their memory when compared to similar patients nationwide, according to the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation.

Patients have private rooms and are encouraged to socialize at meal times and during recreational events. Therapy sessions may take place in a spacious gym, therapeutic garden, aquatic center, a laundry room, kitchen or bathroom, as well as during community outings. To help get ready to return home, patients and caregivers can practice the skills they’ve learned in a training apartment that has a full kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom.

To find out more about North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital, call (985) 230-2678 or visit https://www.northoaks.org.  For more information on CARF International accreditation standards, visit https://www.carf.org.