Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (CIRU)
The Children's Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (CIRU) knows what it takes to rebuild the everyday skills that matter most. To address patients’ needs after a traumatic and life-changing injury or illness, physicians, nurses, therapists and other staff provide rehabilitation in an inpatient setting seven days a week. In addition, we offer music therapy, recreational therapy, child life and education/academic programs for school re-entry. Treatment involves the whole family to heal the physical and emotional needs of every child, teen and young adult.
When a patient has achieved their functional goals and is medically stable, Children’s offers several options for continued care following discharge from the CIRU. Many discharged patients continue receiving rehabilitative care at the Children’s Day Rehabilitation Program to encourage further functional gains and transition patients to prior activities.
Fast Facts
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is one of only a few hospitals nationwide that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
- Our interdisciplinary approach gives patients a strong foundation to build skills and independence.
- Conditions we treat include brain dysfunction and injury, spinal cord dysfunction as well as:
Using everyday activities as the basis for therapy is more motivating for the patient, enabling them to work hard and reach their potential. Our rehabilitation philosophy is to help assure that each child, teen and young adult regains and maintains those important aspects of life (see results in CIRU Outcomes).
The staff at Children’s is dedicated to creating a place of hope and healing for children, adolescents and young adults, as well as providing a haven of support and understanding for their families.