Interdisciplinary Outpatient Evaluations

What to Expect

In addition to a nurse practitioner or physician, each interdisciplinary team is also made up of nurses, therapists and clinical care managers. The IOE is comprehensive and begins several weeks ahead with calls from our nurses to the patient, and from our clinical care managers to insurance case managers to align expectations.

What’s Included in the Evaluation

• Review of pertinent records and history (taken as necessary)
• On-site SCI physical examination by our specialized nurse practitioners
• On-site nursing evaluation in the areas of bowel, bladder, medications, nutrition and skin condition
• On-site urologic exam
• On-site physical and occupational therapy evaluations for motor/sensory changes, posture, mobility, activities of daily living and functional tests, equipment evaluation and minor repairs or adjustments
• On-site psychosocial evaluation
• On-site consultations with other specialists as necessary (neurosurgical consults, skin, pulmonary, etc.)
• Radiological studies, CT, MRI, etc. as necessary on campus at Swedish Medical Center
• Wrap-up team conference with the patient, family, staff and case manager with evaluation results, and recommendations for a plan of care
• Other services as requested in advance, e.g. gait/bracing clinic, seated mobility evaluations, podiatry, driving and adaptive transportation consults, etc.
• Written reports documenting the results and recommendations
• On-site clinical care managers to provide assistance/resources regarding funding or caregiver needs

A typical IOE at Craig is conducted in an intensive 4- to 5-day period. Patients and families typically arrive on Sunday, begin the IOE Monday morning, and generally finish up on Thursday or Friday.

Scheduling an Interdisciplinary Outpatient Evaluation (IOE)

Former Craig Hospital Patients

Patients, case managers, and claims adjusters interested in an Interdisciplinary Outpatient Evaluation (IOE) for a former Craig Hospital patient should contact our Outpatient Admissions Department at 303-789-8215.

New Outpatient Referrals

If you’re new to Craig Hospital, contact our Outpatient Admissions Supervisor at 303-789-8474. Current medical records are typically requested for new evaluation patients who have never been to Craig and for IOE patients who have not been to Craig for three years or greater.

Other Outpatient Services

Patients with who do not require the full spectrum of care or who need assistance with a specific concern between IOEs may work with our physical, occupational, and speech therapists on an individual basis. Additionally, patients who live locally may choose Craig Hospital outpatient services for ongoing therapy needs. A referral from a primary care physician may be required.

For more information contact our Outpatient Admissions Supervisor at 303-789-8474.