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Implementing The Weefim System In Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation, Chelsea Ratilainen
Implementing The Weefim System In Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation, Chelsea Ratilainen
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Abstract
This project was designed to achieve an unmet criteria in the accreditation process for the outpatient pediatric rehabilitation program at a local, community hospital in the greater Bay Area. The clients range from 6 months old to 20 years old with functional disabilities. The Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) requires that applicants demonstrate outcome measure data over a 6 month time period. During the self-evaluation process this was noted to be a deficiency in the department’s efforts. The WeeFIM system was chosen as the first tool to implement in the department. This is a functional improvement measurement …