The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program is designed to improve the quality of life for persons with cardiopulmonary disease.
Through a three-phase program including education, diet and exercise, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation benefits patients with varying needs.
Phase I is an inpatient program that includes:
- Education on cardiopulmonary disease
- Limited exercise program
- Counseling with a certified social worker who can provide answers to questions about insurance and health care arrangements
Phase II consists of a 30-to-36-session outpatient program.
Professional assistance continues with education, nutrition counseling and an individualized exercise program. During workouts, a telemetry unit monitors the patient's heart rate and pattern while the staff observes blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation. A final evaluation will be sent to each physician's patient upon program completion.
Phase III is an optional maintenance program, allowing patients to continue to work out on the same equipment used in Phase II, as part of a safe, healthy exercise program.