Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, Part of Main Line Health, achieves prestigious, first time CARF Accreditation for its inpatient cancer rehab services
Unique program is one of only a few of its kind in the nation
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital recently received a prestigious nationwide distinction from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its inpatient Cancer Rehab Program, part of Main Line Health's comprehensive cancer care. The recognition focuses on quality and a patient-centered approach in a healthcare environment.
Cancer rehabilitation is a personalized program to address a variety of conditions ranging from weakness, pain and fatigue, to changes in function related to specific types of cancers, such as brain, head and neck, spinal cord and debility resulting from other cancers and cancer-related treatments. Whether the cancer patient was recently diagnosed, is currently in treatment or has completed treatment, the care team and patient work together to achieve the individualized goals.
"Our cancer rehab program, while new, is already supporting patients with innovative therapies throughout their cancer journey. I am proud of the team at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital for their stand-out care," said Jack Lynch, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Main Line Health.
"This recognition reflects our strong commitment to quality, safety and equity. I am extremely proud of the diligent work our team has done to achieve this success. Our goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and welcoming environment for patients and their families. The CARF accreditation is a culmination of the continuing commitment and dedication our staff has made to ensure our programs and services offer only the highest level of care for our patients and our community," says Donna Phillips, President of Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital.
CARF surveyors met with key staff, stakeholders and patients who helped to demonstrate the Program's commitment to offering services that are measurable, accountable and of the highest quality. The Program received high marks from the CARF team for the specialty programs offered to patients, the efficiency of the program, the investment in cutting edge technology and the staff's commitment to their patients. Surveyors noted the strong leadership and development of the Program as well as documentation that went above and beyond in crafting a patient's story. This attention to detail and strategic approach of the Program helped to augment its strengths and positioned it to achieve this respected accreditation.
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital also received 3-year CARF re-accreditation for the following inpatient rehabilitation programs: comprehensive integrated inpatient rehabilitation program (adults); amputation specialty program (adults); brain injury specialty program (adults, children, adolescents); spinal cord system of care (adults); stroke specialty program (adults); and interdisciplinary outpatient medical rehabilitation programs: brain injury specialty program (adults, children adolescents); spinal cord system of care (adults).
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing excellence in care to help patients resume their lives. Learn more about Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital's Cancer Rehab Program.
About Main Line Health
Main Line Health® is a not-for-profit health system serving the greater Philadelphia region. The System comprises five hospitals, seven health centers, more than 160 outpatient and physician practice locations, over 14,500 employees and more than 2,200 employed and independent physicians and advanced practice providers.
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health includes four of the region’s most respected acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — as well as Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine. The System also includes Mirmont Treatment Center, which provides treatment and support for substance use disorders; Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice; Main Line HealthCare, its employed multispecialty physician network; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a leading biomedical research organization; and Main Line Health Centers offering primary and specialty care, lab, radiology and other outpatient services in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Devon, Exton, King of Prussia and Newtown Square.
Main Line Health brings together physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers and other healthcare professionals across a broad network of inpatient, outpatient, home-based and community-based services. Through this integrated approach, the System delivers high-quality, comprehensive care across the continuum — from primary care and preventive services to complex specialty, surgical, trauma, emergency, rehabilitative, behavioral health, home care and hospice services — with a focus on making care accessible in the communities where people live and work.
Main Line Health also collaborates with leading clinical partners to expand access to specialized care. Through its affiliation with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, pediatric care is provided at select Main Line Health locations, including neonatal intensive care units at its acute care hospitals and Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Emergency Department. Jefferson Health neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists also provide 24/7 specialized care, including neurointervention and lifesaving stroke care.