Center for Rehabilitation Medicine

Our History Where have we been for the last 25 years? What have we been doing?

In 1995 we wanted to... Develop A Community Re-integration Program Initiate Sub-Acute Rehab Programs Expand Training pre & post-doctoral & inter- departmental collaborative experiences with the Graduate Schools Pursue a research training grant for post- doctoral position

And We Did It!

In 1997 we wanted to... Set up research areas in outcomes, movement science and geriatric rehab Create Pre- and Post-Doctoral training programs Conduct a national clinical trial Create programs in Tai Chi for the Elderly and Exercise Induced Immunology and TBI Model Systems

And We Did It!

In 2001 we wanted to... Create a Strategic Planning Committee to address improved: Space Communication Staff Satisfaction Finances Marketing Identity

And We Did It!

One Building...Many Entities Emory Clinic – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Neuropsychology Emory University – Residency Program – PT Training Program – Clinical Research Programs Emory Hospital – 56 bed Inpatient facility – Outpatient and Day Programs

CRM Celebrates 25 Years

After 25 Years, where are we headed?

Emory Rehabilitation Taking the Next Step...

Strategic Planning Committee This group works to insure the advancement of Emory Rehabilitation through such events as the 25 th Anniversary Celebration held this last December As part of the on-going initiatives they designated a Vision/Mission Committee

Vision/Mission Committee Appointed by the Strategic Planning Committee Members: Doris Armour, Devra Brown, Sheryl Hope, Zoher Kapasi, Barbara Mapstone, Pat Nichols Goal: To develop Vision and Mission Statements based on the information gathered by the Strategic Planning Committee

What is a Vision Statement? A Vision Statement is a stated goal which: provides direction aligns key concepts energizes people to achieve a common purpose states organizational ideal stretches the imagination motivates people to re-think what is possible

Vision/Mission Statement Committee To begin the process we focused on our values and beliefs which are: Excellence Caring Quality Good Patient Outcomes Trust Teamwork Leadership Professionalism

Our Vision Statement Rehabilitation at Emory will be provided by a group of dedicated professionals, in state-of-the-art facilities, who share a collective vision of innovative patient-centered care, which is integrated with cutting-edge research and preeminent educational programs. As leaders modeling excellence in academic medicine, we will be foremost in the United States for promoting health, and for rehabilitating individuals with neural damage, musculoskeletal problems, pain, amputations and chronic disease across the life span using evidence-based medicine, novel assistive technology and community integration to improve the patient’s quality of life.

What is a Mission Statement? A Mission Statement is a stated goal which: communicates the purpose of the organization describes why the organization exists reminds you of your daily commitment

Our Mission Statement To provide individuals with excellent contemporary care by fostering the continuous involvement of compassionate caregivers in our innovative research and educational programs.

What about the next 25 Years for Emory Rehabilitation

First, A New Address...

A New Look...

We have Links to: Emory Health Care Physical Therapy Human Resources and Benefits Wesley Woods Crawford Long Neuropsychology Continuing Education

What Are Our New Goals & Objectives? ?

Clinical Care Research Education Emory Rehabilitation

Goal/ Objective Administrative/Support Staff Nursing Admissions/referral PT OT SLP Faculty Research Staff TR Medical Records Environmental Svc. Guest Relations Social Service Case Manager Food/Nutrition Pharmacy Students Facilities Management Clinical Care Research Education

E Education R Research CS Customer Service C Clinical Service MISSION SPACE COMMUNICATIONS INNOVATIONS MARKETING FUND RAISING STAFF SATISFACTION REPUTATION PATIENT SATISFACTION TECHNOLOGY TEAMWORK

To develop preeminent educational programs, educational seminars, and continuing education To attain exemplary internal and external customer service To create innovative research which translates into state- of-the-art patient care To establish excellent clinical programs which integrate cutting-edge research & top rated educational programs GOALS

What are Our First Steps? People...getting together to develop & implement the objectives for our goals People...gathering the resources to obtain necessary funds and needed space