Promoting patient independence in self care is the essence of rehabilitation nursing, and it is a goal achieved through a nursing program the emphasizes safety, caring, respect and courtesy. Jr. Sleep Disorders Center is a specialized facility located at 30 West Jimmie Leeds Road. The Center's treatment team provides diagnosis and treatment of Sleep Apnea and other sleep-related disorders. The client is first evaluated by the Center's Medical Director or a private physician who will work in conjunction with the Sleep Disorders Team to determine the proper course of comprehensive care. The patient is then admitted as an outpatient to be monitored overnight while sleeping in one of the Center's four comfortable bedrooms.
Pediatric patients sleep in a special area designed to make the child feel secure.
A neurodiagnostic program is also offered to test for abnormal brain activity, often seen with seizures and stroke. Bacharach's staff of Masters level, licensed speech pathologists perform inpatient and outpatient speech evaluations for adults and children to first determine the nature and extent of the communication impairment. The Center works with employers, school systems and health professionals to provide speech and language evaluations and treatment. Pathologists work independently and with multi-disciplinary treatment teams to provide comprehensive rehabilitation programs for each individual client. Treatment teams include occupational the physical therapists, psychologists, nutritionists and Physiatrists.