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Who
benefits from
The Bridges Program?"
A patient over
60 who …
needs short-term rehabilitation
after being in the hospital
has
a physician express concerns about
the
patient’s ability to manage
his/her care at home
currently has little
help
at home
has care needs that
are expected to increase
is
interested in learning about
community resources
How
to Participate
As a patient
of
Southern Ohio Medical
Center,
you should speak to the
hospital medical social worker about
participating
OR
After
discharge from
Southern Ohio
Medical Center,
you should call the
Area
Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. at
1-800-582-7277
"The
Bridges Program"
A partnership to enhance patient services
Identifies patients over
60
years of age in need of help after
discharge
Offers
the right amount of information at the
right time for patients requiring
short-term rehabilitation services
Makes
follow-up contact with patients after
leaving the hospital
Provides
information, education and assistance to
patients and family members
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