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Patients choosing elective, total joint replacement surgery can
receive specialized care before and after surgery at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center's Joint Care Center. This 31-bed unit provides
comprehensive nursing care in cooperation with our orthopedic
surgeons. All patients undergoing total joint replacement surgery
enjoy private rooms throughout the hospital stay.
Our team of nursing staff, medical and orthopedic physicians, and
physical and occupational therapists work together to develop a
recovery plan — and to help patients achieve it.
Staff and Services
Patients of the Joint Care Center (JCC) have the unique benefit of
recovering from surgery under the supervision of nurses with expertise
in joint care, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical
nurses (LPNs), and patient care technicians. A Patient Care Manager,
who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, oversees the Joint Care
Center programs.
The staff works with the patient's medical and surgical team of
physicians and therapists to develop the treatment program and monitor
the patient's progress.
Before surgery, JCC patients and their family and friends participate
in a session that includes evaluation by a pre-admission nurse as well
as education with physical therapy specialists.
When a patient is ready to be discharged from the Joint Care Center,
our staff can provide referrals for home care or an outpatient physical therapy
program.
Caring for the Community
In addition to providing patient care, our staff is active in
community education. They provide a bi-weekly pre-op class on on hip
and knee care and a monthly seminar/educational class on hip and knee
pain. See our Calendar of Events
for upcoming sessions.
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