WELCOME TO ADVANCED SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OF GREENBRIAR REHABILTIATION

Greenbriar Rehabilitation Hospital resides on a 13-acre campus and provides a unique continuum of care, ranging from Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing Services. The Hospital is JCAHO accredited and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation and some insurance benefits.

• Acute “Rehab” provides an intensive multidisciplinary, coordinated team approach primarily promoting “special” rehabilitative health care services for the injured or disabled in anticipation of restoring lost function following an acute illness or accidental injury.

• The goal of an “IRF” is to achieve self-sufficiency or attain the maximal level of functional independence with a more aggressive approach resulting in a shorter length of stay (LOS).

• Rehabilitation therapy averages a minimum of 3 hours/day of 2 or more disciplines (PT, OT, ST) at least 5-days/week.

• Physicians are actively coordinating multi-disciplinary care & are typically available 24 hours/day.

• Rehabilitative Nursing, as part of the integrated team, provides direct, skilled care, assessments & teaching every shift. Direct nursing care averages 5 hours/day.

• Management of complicated surgical wounds requires care & assessments several times/day, if applicable.

• Individual may have a medical/surgical condition that is stable enough to allow the individual to fully participate in therapies.

 

Support Services & Programs

• Case Management & Social Services
• Counseling Services
• Individualized Discharge Planning
• Dietary Counseling
• Patient Specific “Plans of Care”
• Interdisciplinary “TEAM” Conference Meetings
• Home Evaluations & Assessments
• Family/Caregiver Training & Education
• Therapeutic “Day” Passes
• Stroke & Amputation Support Groups
• FREE Van Transportation for Outpatient Therapy Services within 15-mile radius to qualified individuals

SERVICES

Comprehensive Services

• 24 Hour Rehab Nursing
• Admissions accepted 24/7
• Rehabilitative Nursing
• Intensive Therapy Program (greater than or equal to 3 hours per day)
• Stroke Program
• Amputation Pathway Program
• Continence Management Program
• Vestibular & Balance Programs
• Pain Management
• Therapy Services - PT/OT/ST/TR
• Outpatient Therapy Services-PT/OT/ST
• Aggressive 3-hour therapy regimen resulting in decreased LOS
• Accredited by the Joint Commission
• Medical Management
• ACP Programs - currently, Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Greenbriar Rehabilitation is the only local facility to offer the “ACP” Programs.
• Intense Medical Supervision
• Medical disciplinary services:

-Physiatry
-Pulmonary
-Orthopedic
-Neurology
-Psychology

• Outpatient Therapy
• “Jump Start” Program
• CVA Support Group

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prior to admission to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, each individual is clinically assessed to determine whether his or her specific condition would benefit from the comprehensive level of services provided. A team member from the Program conducts this free, personal assessment at the individual’s home, hospital or other current setting, to see if the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program can meet the needs of the referred individual. If it is determined that the patient would benefit from the Program, the Medical Director can authorize admission to Greenbriar Rehabilitation Hospital.

To be eligible for admission, it is recommended that the individual meet the following criteria:

• Require at least two therapies (e.g., physical and occupational therapy);
• Is medically stable;
• Has the potential to improve function or achieve independence;
• Has an identified discharge placement;
• Is willing to participate with the team in the rehabilitation program; and
• Is at least 18 years of age.

 

Admissions Accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, source of income, physical disability, national origin, marital status or any other protected class under federal, state or local law in the use, occupancy or delivery of services to our patients.

 

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Melissa Boughner, LNHA Hospital Administrator	Melissa Boughner, LNHA Hospital Administrator Melissa Boughner, LNHA, has been a part of the Greenbriar campus and family for almost 13 years of her 20 year career in the healthcare world. Melissa attended Youngstown State University and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and then furthered her education to become a licensed nursing home administrator (LNHA) in 1997. Melissa started her career as a Nursing Assistant and then moved onward to Activities Director. As an Activities Director, she worked with the MRDD and Alzheimer’s populations for almost 8 years. After graduation and once she earned her license as an LNHA, she shifted gears and accepted an Assistant Administrator’s position at the Greenbriar Healthcare Center. Only a year later she became the Administrator there. She was the Administrator at Greenbriar Center and for the Commons at Greenbriar for almost 7 years when she took on the challenge of becoming the Administrator for the Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation facility- Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Greenbriar Rehabilitation. In her new role, Melissa participated in the development of the Hospital’s programs and facilitated the creation of the amputation program. She played a key role in the initial Joint Commission accreditation process in 2005.
Cara A. Carramusa, MS, PT Director of Rehabilitation	Cara A. Carramusa, MS, PT Director of Rehabilitation Cara A. Carramusa, MS, PT has been the Director of Rehabilitation at the Greenbriar Campus for the Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Greenbriar Rehabilitation and Greenbriar Healchare Center since May 2006. Cara graduated from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York with her combined Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees in Physical Therapy in 2000. She started her career in Buffalo, New York as an outpatient therapist and then transitioned to the acute care setting at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in 2001. She worked at both the Presbyterian & Montefiore campuses at UPMC for over 5 years with Centers for Rehab Services. There, her experience afforded her the opportunities to learn and work with diverse and complex patient populations of transplant, acute medicine, trauma and cardiac diagnoses while developing her area of “expertise” within a wide variety of neurological-based populations. In 2004 and again in 2005, UPMC took her to Palermo, Sicily in Italy to facilitate the development of a Physical Therapy department at UPMC’s sister hospital “ISMETT” (Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione), a transplant specialty hospital. Her roles at ISMETT encompassed being a clinician, educator and supervisor for the Italian therapy department and affiliating staff. She in-serviced staff and helped established therapy programs and protocols for IsMETT while facilitating progression with plans for an acute cardiac rehabilitation program. Cara is an APTA certified clinical instructor and has participated in academia as a guest lecturer and clinical faculty at Duquesne University and at the University of Pittsburgh. She currently is involved and participates in the PT curriculum at Youngstown State University and has been since the fall of 2006. Cara also has participated in presenting continuing education lectures both locally and state-wide. She is very involved within her community as a participant and committee member in multiple events with the American Heart Association and “Operation Stroke”. Cara and her rehab team truly embrace the opportunities as clinicians and as people to touch the hearts and make a difference in others lives through what the world of therapy has to offer to their patients. Cara and her department believe in what they do and how it improves the quality of life for all those that experience rehabilitation at the Greenbriar campus.
Tracy Wainwright, RN, BSN, CRRN Director of Nursing	Tracy Wainwright, RN, BSN, CRRN Director of Nursing Tracy Stamper, RN, BSN, CRRN is currently the Director of Nursing at Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Greenbriar Rehabilitation. She is also the Case Manager and Clinical Reimbursement Specialist. Tracy has been on the Greenbriar Campus since 2002, first employed as the Director of Nursing at Greenbriar Healthcare Center prior to transferring to the Rehabilitation Hospital. She has been a Director of Nursing for 11 years. Tracy earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Youngstown State University and received minors in both biology and psychology. She graduated as Summa Cum Laude. Tracy has also been President of the Tri-County Director of Nursing Association from 2000 through 2008. She earned her certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) in December of 2007.
Amy Early Business Office Manager	Amy Early Business Office Manager Amy S. Early is currently the Business Office Manager at Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Greenbriar Rehabilitation. Amy’s dedication to the campus has been since 2000 first employed at the Commons at Greenbriar prior to transferring at the inception of the Inpatient Rehab Hospital in 2001. Amy’s promotions over her years of employment with the company have transitioned from receptionist/customer service to Admissions, and currently BOM. Her areas of responsibility are A/R, A/P, Payroll and Human Resources. Amy also enjoys being a part of the CommuniCare Cares Team. Her accomplishments have maintained highly satisfactory results in collections. Her managerial support to Joint Commission requirements and criteria has contributed to exceptional survey results. Amy came to the company with many years of financial management. From owning her own business and awarded with “Leaders of Tomorrow” honors, she brings respect, experience and pride in her work.

 

MEET OUR PHYSICIANS

	John Becker, M.D., St.Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Youngstown,, OH Degree: MD: Medical College of Ohio, Toledo Residency: Neurology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Faculty Appointment: Clinical faculty member of Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) Affiliations: St.Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center ; Codirector of Dean Martin Neuromuscular Clinic at St. Elizabeth Hospital
	Constantine V. Economous , M.D., Family Practice Center of Salem, Salem, OH Faculty Appointment: Associate Professor, Medicine Division, General Internal Medicine Degree: MD: Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH Affiliations: Board Member, Parkview Mental Health Center ; Quality Assurance Committee, St. Elizabeth Family Health Center Board Certified: State of Ohio, State Medical Board Board Certified in Neurology
	Raymond Scott Duffett, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgery, Forum Health, Youngstown, OH Degree: MD: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Residency/Fellowship: Sports Medicine Fellow with the Orthopaedic Consultants of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH ; Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University Hospitals of Cleveland Faculty Appointment: Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Board Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
	Walter J. Passarello, Medical Director, Greenbriar Rehabilitation Hospital, Family Physician, Poland, OH Degree: BS: in Pharmacy, Ohio Northern College, Ada, OH Board Certified: Family Physician
	Irene K. Heldman, M.D., St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH Faculty Appointment: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Allegheny Campus, Pittsburgh, PA Degree: MD: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA Residency/Fellowship: Administrative Chief Resident, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Board Certified: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Memberships: American College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation