Orthopaedic Surgery Outcomes*
January 2010 – December 2010

Riverside Rehabilitation Institute is committed to providing the highest quality rehabilitation to our patients so they can experience the best possible results. We seek to improve who we are and what we do every single day. The result is an unparalleled rehabilitation experience for our patients and their loved ones.

• Patients recovering from an orthopaedic surgery are admitted to RRI an average of nine days after their surgery, four days sooner than the national average of 13 days. 
• During their stay at RRI, patients usually progress from needing a moderate amount of help to needing only a minimal amount of help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, walking/wheelchair use and ability to understand. 
• About 81% of orthopaedic patients admitted to RRI return home, which matches the national average.

Source: e-rehab Outcomes Report, Calendar Year 2010

*RRI outcomes are measured using Functional Independence Measures (FIM), a standard tool used nationally to asses patients' ability to perform certain tasks. FIM scores at admission are compared to FIM scores upon discharge to measure progress in key areas, such as self-care and communication.