Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital Of Amarillo Receives Three-Year CARF Accreditations
Regional healthcare leader successfully attains the highest industry recognized standards for acute inpatient medical rehabilitation care
AMARILLO, Texas, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo ("Vibra Rehab Hospital"), a 44-bed acute inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital (IRF) located in Amarillo, Texas has received the industry recognized CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accreditation for Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital (Adults) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital: Stroke Specialty Program (Adults). By receiving these three-year accreditations, Vibra Rehab Hospital has distinguished itself as the first rehabilitation hospital in the Texas panhandle to receive accreditation from CARF for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs and Inpatient Stroke Specialty Program.
Vibra Rehab Hospital applied for CARF accreditation in June of this year with a commitment to attain the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to a rehabilitation organization. The rehabilitation industry recognizes CARF as an independent, nonprofit accrediting body that establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve their programs and services. Receiving CARF accreditation clearly demonstrates that Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo is committed to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.
"We are very proud that Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo is being recognized as the only CARF accredited freestanding acute inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo and the surrounding twenty-five counties of the panhandle region," said Michael Long, Vice President, Operations for Vibra Healthcare, LLC ("Vibra"). "By offering CARF accredited adult Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation and Inpatient Stroke Specialty Programs through a recognized team of specially trained physicians, therapists, nurses and clinical staff that are all focused entirely on each patient's rehabilitation needs Vibra Rehab Hospital is recognized as the leading comprehensive medical rehabilitation provider in the region."
About Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital
Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo ("Vibra Rehab Hospital") is a 44-bed CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and The Joint Commission (TJC) accredited freestanding inpatient acute medical rehabilitation hospital. Vibra Rehab Hospital is privately owned and operated by Vibra Healthcare, LLC ("Vibra"). Vibra is a Based in Mechanicsburg, Pa Vibra and its affiliates own and operate hospitals and hospital-based outpatient centers with over 90 locations in 18 states and currently employs over 9,000. With its dedicated teams of specially trained physicians and clinical staff including physicians, nurses and therapists, Vibra Rehab Hospital provides comprehensive acute inpatient medical rehabilitation services for patients with stroke, major orthopedic, brain and spinal cord injuries, difficult to treat illnesses and complex medical conditions. For additional information about Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo please visit our website at http://www.vrhamarillo.com.
For additional information about Vibra Healthcare and its network of specialty hospitals and services please visit our website at http://www.vibrahealthcare.com.
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