Learn more about Transitions Neuro Day Treatment Program
The Transitions Neuro Day Treatment Program is designed for people who are medically stable and able to live at home, but whose daily lives can be improved through organized, intensive outpatient therapy within a daily routine. Our goal is to help the individual gain independence, whether it be at home, at work or in the community.
This dynamic program stresses both functional and practical individual and group therapy sessions that are tailored to the individual. These sessions include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as neuropsychology and social work services. A patient typically attends the program four to five days per week, and participates in a half-day of treatments that are coordinated into morning and afternoon tracks; individuals may progress from one track to another during their course of treatment within the program.
Each daily session can last up to six hours. The average length of time in the program is 8.5 weeks. Because we use an interdisciplinary approach to care, each patient's progress is evaluated regularly by our team at biweekly conferences. Most services are delivered in the outpatient department, Independence Square, the therapeutic garden, and as needed, the pool and/or the Seating and Mobility Clinic. In addition, you can expect the following:
- Small-group outings (pictured above) which promote mobility and independence in the community
- Development of language skills by our team of speech-language pathologists
- Involvement of family members and caregivers through specialized training and education sessions
- Interpreter services are not provided for those with limited English proficiency, but are available for patients who are hearing impaired
- Typically, there are approximately 34 visits of speech therapy, 26 visits of occupational therapy, and 22 visits of physical therapy, and 8 visits of neuropsychology (2016 data)
To be considered for admission to the program
- Review our admission criteria, and if the patient seems to fit, complete the application, and return as directed on the form.
- Anyone associated with the patient can initiate a referral, including physicians, case managers, other treatment providers, or family/support persons; however, a physician’s orders for PT, OT, Speech, and Neuropsychology services will be needed before the person can be evaluated and treated.
Transition and Exit Criteria
Goals for each individual patient are established upon admission to the program, and are routinely updated during the patient’s episode of care. Patients may be transitioned to various groups and therapies as needed throughout their treatment in the program, based upon individual goals and level of functioning. Patients are discharged from the program when they no longer have group or outing based goals, no longer have goals for OT or SLP, or are no longer making progress towards their goals. In many cases following discharge from the day program, patients may benefit from additional treatment in a traditional outpatient therapy setting. Referrals to outpatient services or other services in the community are provided upon discharge from the Day Program.
Cost of the Program
The program works with several payer sources, including several insurances and worker’s compensation. Please contact our Office Coordinator, Claudia Guzman (202-877-1439) for information regarding insurance coverage for the services described above.
If not covered by insurance, the average cost of the program is $600 per day.
The Transitions Neuro Day Treatment Team
- Jessica Clark, PhD, Neuropsychologist, Co-Director, Transitions Program - 202-877-1915
- Judson Richardson, MSW, Social Worker, Co-Director, Transitions Program - 202-877-1467
- Kritis Dasgupta, MD, Medical Director, Brain Injury Program - 202-877-1488
- Claudia Guzman, Office Coordinator-202-877-1439
- Sara Schleicher-Dilks, Neuropsychology Fellow, Transitions Program
- Lauren Viola, Speech Language Pathologist
- Melissa Bressler, Occupational Therapist
- Ann Smith-Williams, Occupational Therapist
- Bonnie Pancoast, Physical Therapist
- Alyssa Montanaro, Physical Therapist
Learn More
- Patient Satisfaction and Quality Data (pdf)
- What to Expect on Evaluation Day (pdf)
- Guidelines for Patients in the Program (pdf)
- Transitions Neuro Day Treatment Program Brochure (pdf)
Location
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
102 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
