Brown University Health’s Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center at Newport Hospital has earned re-accreditation from CARF International, extending its recognition through June 30, 2029.
The accreditation covers VRC’s Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Adult Stroke Specialty Program. CARF — the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities — evaluates programs against rigorous standards related to patient care, outcomes, leadership, and organizational performance. VRC is one of only eight CARF-accredited adult inpatient rehabilitation centers in New England and one of only six with stroke specialty accreditation. The center has been continuously CARF accredited since 1979.
“This reaccreditation reflects the exceptional commitment of our Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center team to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Melissa J. Fournier, director of inpatient rehabilitation services for Brown University Health.
Tenny Thomas, MD, president and chief medical officer of Newport Hospital, noted that VRC’s patients include those recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other complex, life-altering conditions. “The exceptional outcomes achieved by our high-acuity rehabilitation patients reflect both the expertise of our interdisciplinary team and our commitment to providing individualized, evidence-based care,” he said.
Newport Hospital is a 129-bed nonprofit acute care facility affiliated with Brown University Health, founded in 1873. More information about the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center is at brownhealth.org.
