Belmont Bay Rehab & Healthcare Launches Orthopedic Recovery Program

Belmont Bay Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has introduced OrthoWIN, a highly specialized subacute care program for orthopedic recovery. Rubeena Vincent, NP, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist, is directing the new initiative with the support of an interdisciplinary care team at the Woodbridge skilled nursing facility.

OrthoWIN was developed by Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports Belmont Bay. The PM&R-centered care model caters to patients recovering from a range of orthopedic surgeries and injuries; it is ideal for patients with co-morbidities and those without the social support to recover at home independently. PM&R, also known as Physiatry, focuses on the restoration of health and function with an integrated treatment plan including pain management and physical therapy.

“OrthoWIN responds to a direct call from healthcare systems for this type of skilled nursing specialization,” said Marquis’ Megan Shilling, regional director of market development. “Belmont Bay’s goal is to help its area hospital partners address the growing volume of joint replacement care and fracture care patients who are unable to transition directly home following a surgery or injury.”

The OrthoWIN platform – with its clear quality measures and a standardized approach – features a guided PM&R plan, seven-days-per-week therapy services as warranted, coordination with a patient’s surgical team on preferences, and wound care management. Under Vincent’s leadership, OrthoWIN’s “whole body” approach offers customized support to manage complex cases and co-morbidities; it can integrate seamlessly with Belmont Bay’s physician-led Cardiac Care and Pulmonary Care programs, for example. OrthoWIN also includes patient and caregiver education, as well as a virtual or in-person home evaluation prior to discharge.

Certified as a PM&R Nurse Practitioner, Vincent has a specialty in geriatric rehabilitation, possessing extensive experience working with the senior population. “Belmont Bay is fortunate to have Rubeena lead this new initiative, supported by a dedicated team of talented specialists,” said Shilling. “With OrthoWIN, Belmont Bay is well-positioned to bridge the gap between hospital and home."

Located at 14906 Richmond Highway, Belmont Bay provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care; the 120-bed skilled nursing facility has an established reputation for quality care and services. Belmont Bay recently earned two prestigious Gold Seals of Approval® for its quality care and services from The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care, and maintains a Five-Star Quality Measures rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

More information on Belmont Bay can be found at belmontbayrehab.com.

OrthoWIN is part of Marquis’ expanding branded suite of healthcare delivery models for its client communities. The Brick, N.J., firm provides administrative and consulting services to skilled nursing facilities and senior housing communities along the Eastern Seaboard. The organization’s operational guidance enables its clients to exceed their quality and customer service goals by embracing a progressive, multi-specialty approach to healthcare and lifestyle.