More CARF-Accredited Programs than any other Facility Listed in the U.S. News & World Report of Best Rehab Facilities in the Nation

Philadelphia, PA — December 15, 2008 ─ Following an in—depth, comprehensive survey and inspection of all operations, CARF announced that MossRehab (a part of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network) has been accredited for a period of three years for 15 of its programs — the most CARF—accredited programs than any other facility listed in the U.S. News World Report of ‘America's Best’ rehabilitation hospitals. MossRehab programs receiving CARF accreditation include:

• Home — and Community—Based Rehab Programs: Brain Injury Program (Adults)
• Home — and Community—Based Rehab Programs: Brain Injury Program (Children and Adolescents)
• Inpatient Rehab Programs — Hospital (Adults)
• Inpatient Rehab Programs — Hospital: Amputation Specialty Program (Adults)
• Inpatient Rehab Programs — Hospital: Brain Injury Program (Adults)
• Inpatient Rehab Programs — Hospital: Brain Injury Program (Children and Adolescents)
• Inpatient Rehab Programs — Hospital: Spinal Cord System of Care (Adults)
• Inpatient Rehab Programs — Hospital: Spinal Cord System of Care (Children and Adolescents)
• Inpatient Rehab Programs — Hospital: Stroke Specialty Program (Adults)
• Outpatient Medical Rehab Programs — Multiple Service: Brain Injury Program (Adults)
• Outpatient Medical Rehab Programs — Multiple Service: Brain Injury Program (Children and Adolescents)
• Outpatient Medical Rehab Programs — Multiple Service: Spinal Cord System of Care (Adults)
• Outpatient Medical Rehab Programs — Multiple Service: Spinal Cord System of Care (Children and Adolescents)
• Residential Rehab Programs: Brain Injury Program (Adults)
• Vocational Services: Brain Injury Program (Adults)

CARF International—accredited programs and services have demonstrated that they substantially meet internationally recognized standards. According to CARF, accreditation means that patients can be confident that an organization has made a commitment to continually enhancing the quality of its services and programs, and has consumer satisfaction as its focus.

‘This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows our substantial conformance to CARF standards,’ said Ruth Lefton, COO of MossRehab and Einstein at Elkins Park. ‘We see this achievement as an indication of our dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people receiving our services, which includes our comprehensive stroke and amputee specialty programs and rehabilitation of persons with brain and spinal cord injury. CARF also cited many areas where Moss demonstrated exemplary performance, particularly in our many advocacy programs for persons with physical disabilities.’

For the 15^th year, MossRehab has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of ‘America's Best’ rehabilitation hospitals. Along with its international, national and regional reputation for excellence, MossRehab offers unparalleled experience, caring and compassionate staff, and a clinical and research staff that includes some of the world's foremost experts in rehabilitation medicine.

About CARF International

CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that cents on enhancing the lives of the person served.

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