Mission To provide a program of comprehensive vocational and physical rehabilitation for Servicemembers with amputations that will facilitate successful return to military, federal or civilian employment

Key Program Features Residential program Interdisciplinary Team Approach Intensive Vocational Rehab with skills training and internship program Physical rehabilitation with focus on health and wellness Facilitation of Medical Board (MEB) completion

Program Description 10 Bed program located at Richmond VAMC in the Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation building Short-term (3-9 months) transitional, vocational rehab 2-3 hours of therapy and/or 6-8 hours per day of internship training Health and wellness program focused on providing structured training in physical and psychological health and wellness

Interdisciplinary Team Approach Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician Rehabilitation Nurse Case Manager Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Physical and Occupational Therapy Services Prosthetic and Orthotic Services Psychology Services Social Work Services Nursing Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Program Vocational Specialists provide individualized counseling and intensive support services Multiple and wide variety of internships available Objective long-term employment outcomes and employment satisfaction Close relationship with Virginia Commonwealth University

Military Program Incorporation of Military Liaisons Military structure and rules Military behavior standards and code of conduct

Program Support Program is part of VA Amputation System of Care and Richmond VA Regional Amputation Center Close partnership with Polytrauma System of Care VACO Rehab Services / Patient Care Services support CARF accreditation under amputation specialty program

Facilities Patient Room with private bath/shower

Facilities Transitional Common AreaSTAR Program Social Area

Referral Considerations Servicemember with extremity amputation Strong motivation for successful return to gainful employment in the military, federal, or civilian setting Desire for further community and vocational reintegration Benefit from a structured and supportive program Medically able to participate in aggressive physical and vocational rehabilitation programs

Referral Process Referral is made via telephone or contact to the STAR program RN Case Manager Once the referral is made, the pre-admission packet can be returned via facsimile The pre-admission packet is reviewed by the STAR program and a decision regarding appropriateness for admission is made within 24 hours The decision is communicated to the referral source and contact is made with the client by the STAR RN Case Manager

Referral Contacts Beth Dameron, RN, BSN, CRRN STAR Case Manager Office: Pager: Joseph B. Webster, M.D. Medical Director (804) ext (804) (pager)