Rachel Reiman

"We often see patients AFTER they've suffered an injury from a fall," states Rachel Reiman, Administrative Director of Rehabilitation Services at FAMC, who notes that older adults are hospitalized for fall-related injuries five times more often than they are for injuries from other causes."Our goal with this program is to identify people at risk BEFORE they take a fall, and guide improvements in balance, strength and overall mobility.We feel we will be able to prevent some of these occurrences from happening with a little early intervention."Some of the modifiable risk factors Reiman is referring to include: lower body weakness, problems with walking and balance, low vision, and home modification.Other risk factors include taking four or more medications, or taking psychoactive medications.

"Our team of Physical and Occupational Therapists will evaluate and assess individuals and initiate a comprehensive program to meet specific needs and areas of concern, and provide education on strategies to prevent falls," explains Reiman.The evaluation may also include a home safety assessment and recommendations.

Reiman also offers these suggestions to help older adults reduce their risk of falling:

Rachel Reiman, PT, MSHCA Administrative Director of Rehab Services

Rachel Reiman, PT, MSHCA

Administrative Director of Rehab Services

"Reimbursement Updates for '06 and Therapy Cap Exceptions Process in Review" presented by Rachel Reiman, PT, MSHCA
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Topic: Reimbursement Updates for '06 & Therapy Cap Exceptions Process in Review presented by Rachel Reiman, PT, MSHCA at Madonna Rehab Hospital in Lincoln, NE, 7:00 p.m.

"Everyone knows we're here to get them back on their feet AFTER an injury," says Rachel Reiman, Director of Rehab Services at FAMC, "but we want to make sure it's OK for them to even step on that field or court."

During the screenings, a team of healthcare professionals, which consists of physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, certified athletic trainers, registered nurses and other medical volunteers, look for health problems and risks of re-injury from previous injuries.The screenings meet the guidelines suggested by the Nebraska School Activities Association.

Medical Center staff and local healthcare providers conduct the assessments at no charge to the student-athletes or their parents."There are so many costs for parents to cover for kids in high school, eliminating just one of them can be a real benefit," states Reiman.
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According to Reiman, approximately 700 kids from 13 area high schools were seen within a period of six hours."This tremendous collaborative effort between FAMC Medical Staff, rehab, nursing and employees demonstrates what can be accomplished when everyone from the medical community works together to serve the community," says Reiman.