Admissions Criteria
Our admissions specialists will work with you every step of the way to determine the right program for your loved one and answer your questions.
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Scope of Services
The Post-Acute Neuro Programs of Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Houston and Lubbock, collectively Moody Neuro, provide comprehensive, residential services to adults with acquired brain injury. (Adolescents will not be admitted to residential programs per HHSC regulation, but may be treated in an Outpatient or Day Program). The plan of care is centered around the goals of the Resident and his/her support system. Clinical staff provide a range of services including assessments and therapeutic interventions with the goal of maximizing quality of life and functional independence in the community. Residential services support these goals by practicing learned skills throughout the rest of the day.
Programs
We treat patients that have sustained a brain injury of any type and offer programs to accommodate each patient’s unique situation. Program types vary by location.
Residential Program
- Offered in Lubbock and Houston
Outpatient Program
- Only offered in Lubbock
Long-Term Supported Living
- Only available at Tideway
Respite Care
- Only available at Tideway
Requirements
Age:
Individuals must be 18 years or older for residential admission. Adolescents age 16-17 may be considered for outpatient admission on a case-by-case basis.
Functional Level:
Individuals must be able to tolerate 3-4 hours of therapy per day.
Injury Criteria:
Patients who have sustained a brain injury of any type, i.e. TBI, Stroke(CVA), Aneurysm, Encephalitis, etc. or dual diagnosis spinal cord injury with a brain injury that requires extended cognitive and physical rehabilitation and treatment.
Insurance:
Required payor source (e.g., insurance, HHSC, Worker Compensation Funds, private pay).
Length of Stay:
A patient’s length of stay is dependent on the individual’s progress through the program. The average length of stay is around 45-90 days, but can be more or less depending on the patient’s progress and funding source.
Medication:
We require a current up-to-date list of medications prior to admission.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Apply
Call to submit a referral or fill out our online form. A patient, family member, clinician, physician or claims adjuster can make the referral. Referrals may also be faxed to 409-763-3430.
Review
Our admission specialist will evaluate the patient’s payor source and verify benefits.
Visit
Moody Neuro’s Clinical Liaison will visit with you onsite to discuss individualized rehabilitation options and will provide answers to many of the questions you may have.
Tour
We welcome patients and family members to tour any of our facilities during business hours Monday through Friday.
Decide
The Medical Director will decide which program will provide the best treatment and outcomes.
Accept
Admission date will be scheduled.
Funding Your Rehab
Our admission team works hard to ensure that brain injury rehabilitation treatments are covered by the patient’s insurance carrier. With more than 40 years of experience, our admission specialists have the knowledge and experience that each patient requires for admission approval. If a patient doesn’t have insurance, we can help you find funding from other sources. Moody Neuro works with most managed care companies and payer sources, including:
- Private Health Insurance/Managed Care
- Workers’ Compensation
- HHSC & Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS) *
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Self Pay
* To get in touch with a CRS office nearest you, please click on the link below:
Items to Bring
We hope that you find the following list helpful while preparing for your stay with us. You can view the full list here: Items to Bring (PDF). If you have any problems or questions regarding the items to bring, please contact the Admissions Office at: (409) 797-1455 or via email at ContactAdmissions@MoodyNeuro.org.
Medications
Keep medications within reach while packing. Please bring them with you on the day of admission.
The following are standards established by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). To assure your health and safety, the following conditions must be met prior to admission:
- Bring all prescribed medications, as well as over-the-counter (OTC) medications that you currently use.
- Copies of ALL prescriptions currently taken must be provided by the hospital physician or your primary care physician (PCP). This will be included in the medical record. State license requires we have a copy of all prescriptions on file. If there are any problems with medications, please call the Admissions Office at
(409) 797-1452. - Bring all prescribed medications with you on the day of admission. Please obtain refills for those medications that are ready to be refilled.
- Each medication must be in the original bottle and must have pharmacy labels.
- Provide information on how Moody Neuro is to get your medications refilled (prescription benefits, co-pays and/or self pay).
- Bring your Insurance Card, Prescription Card, Medicaid form and/or Medicare Card(s). These items are important in case of an emergency or for doctor appointments.
Clothing
Your therapies will include, but are not limited to, physical therapy (PT) and therapeutic recreation. Please bring clothing that is comfortable and appropriate for these activities, including supportive athletic shoes. Example of activities: PT, community walks, art and crafts and biking. Swimwear may be required at our Lubbock location.
Please Note: You are responsible for furnishing your own personal items. Our program focuses on the functional independence of each individual and we do not provide personal items such as clothing, soap, shampoo, etc. We do provide linens, pillows and towels for patient use.
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