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Hospital Admissions
At Shepherd Center, our team approach starts the moment you call. Our staff of admissions liaisons can assess patients anywhere in the United States within 24 hours of referral. We offer this service free of charge and often serve as the referring hospital's primary educator and resource for family members. We will help you through this with an action plan that identifies important next steps for your family to take. Contact our Admissions Department Please call our Admissions Department to refer a patient with a catastrophic spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury or neuromuscular diagnosis. By phone or fax By email You will be asked for basic information. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding: Admissions Process The admissions process includes the assessment of the medical, clinical and psychosocial needs of each patient and family to ensure the most appropriate level of care. The initial assessment process may be completed by phone or on-site visit by a Shepherd Center clinical evaluator. Workers' Compensation Patients who are seeking admission to Shepherd Center under workers compensation and need assistance or information are welcome to contact Colleen McCrory, Shepherd Center's National Workers Compensation Liaison, at 404-423-7142 or email Colleen McCrory. Diagnoses Treated at Shepherd Center Shepherd Center offers acute medical and rehabilitation treatment to patients with a new injury or a recent onset of illness for the following diagnoses: Medical complications arising from any of the above conditions, such as: |
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