Level 2 or 'local specialised' rehabilitation services provide for patients with rehabilitation needs following illness or injury, that can be managed in localised specialist services. These patients do not require Level 1 services, or are being managed until a Level 1 service is available.
What is complex rehabilitation?
What is complex rehabilitation? Complex rehabilitation services play a key role in managing a patient's recovery once they have been admitted to hospital and after their immediate medical and surgical needs have been met. The services help to maximise a patient's recovery and support a safe return to the community.
What is the purpose of rehabilitation?
Put simply, rehabilitation helps a child, adult or older person to be as independent as possible in everyday activities and enables participation in education, work, recreation and meaningful life roles such as taking care of family.