What is a CORF?
CORF is Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility.
It is a medical facility that provides multiple outpatient therapy treatments in one location.
Does the Corf have a physician on staff?
Yes. Each CORF is a required to have a medical director to review patient files and operations to insure that patients are receiving proper and complete treatment.
Do I need a referral to bring my child to a CORF clinic?
Our comprehensive approach requires a referral from a physician.
Why use a CORF instead of a conventional therapy clinic?
A CORF is a cost effective means of providing multiple therapy treatments to patients at a lower cost than in-patient hospital treatment. Plus it is more convenient having all therapies in one location.
What type of services must be made available at a CORF?
• Medical Director
• Physical Therapy
• Psychological or social services
What are some of the optional services that a CORF may provide?
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Respiratory / Pulmonary Therapy
• Nursing Care
• Biologicals including chemotherapy and other infusion therapy
• Supplies and durable medical equipment
• Dietician
• Diagnostician
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