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Why Mary Free Bed Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As a CARF-Accredited Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program<\/strong>, we provide expert, family-centered care designed to support the best possible recovery outcomes. Rehabilitation is essential after illness, injury, or surgery, and research consistently shows that beginning specialized care early can significantly improve a child\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our accredited programs, seasoned clinical teams, and compassionate approach ensure that children and families receive the highest standard of support throughout their rehabilitation journey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital holds a number of special accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF). This voluntary but rigorous accreditation process is based on specific and comprehensive standards ensuring the highest-quality rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARF is an independent organization dedicated to providing reliable information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions. Consumers and medical professionals collaborate to develop the leading-edge standards by which providers are measured. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pediatric Care Managers: Your Guide Through Rehab <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Care managers play an essential role in supporting your child\u2019s journey to healing, growth and independence. A care manager works with your child, your family and the entire pediatric rehabilitation team to ensure coordinated care and clear communication. Care managers also provide family support and resources throughout the rehabilitation journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Care managers serve as guides, advocates, educators and partners. They help families navigate medical care, therapies, insurance processes, school and community resources. They also help coordinate transitions between care settings. Their focus is always on your child\u2019s well-being, comfort and successful return to everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a pediatric care manager?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A pediatric care manager is a health care specialist who helps coordinate and support your child\u2019s overall care throughout rehabilitation. At Mary Free Bed Kids, care managers are also social workers. They work closely with doctors, nurses, therapists, families and community partners to create a plan of care that fits your child\u2019s unique needs and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rehabilitation care has many moving parts, from scheduling medical treatments and therapy sessions to planning to return to school. Care managers help families understand each piece of that puzzle while focusing on your child\u2019s recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Partner for Families and Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your care manager is a trusted partner for both you and your child. They:<\/p>\n\n\n\n