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MissionTo 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 Description10 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 Area STAR 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 email 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, CRRNSTAR Case ManagerOffice: 804-675-5648Pager: 804-351-1386 [email protected]
Joseph B. Webster, M.D.Medical Director(804) 675-5000 ext. 7036(804) 351-1532 (pager)