About Us
Almaha II is the only Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit in Qatar. Children and their families are cared by pediatric experts who know the importance of nurturing, engaging and encouraging children to become all they can be.
The 24-bed unit serves patients from newborn to 14 years of age. Our team of consultants performs initial assessments to determine the patient’s potential for rehabilitation
Whatever the challenges, injury, illness or disability our rehabilitation teams will use age-appropriate strategies to meet the child’s current physical, emotional, academic and social challenges - and lay the foundation for future progress and success.
We ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition to home, the school system, and the community
Our Services
Our team works with the family and the child to develop an individualized plan of care based on comprehensive evaluations and analysis of current level of function.
Therapies are offered Sunday through Thursday, and will be typically around three hours daily but will depend on the child’s needs, tolerance and specific goals.
Services Provided
- Comprehensive medical management
- Comprehensive nursing Care
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and language pathology
- Special education
- Social services
- Special education
- Recreational activities
- Respiratory Care
- Social Services
- Splinting/Orthotic Assessment and Intervention
- Swallowing Therapy
- Spasticity Management
- Adaptive Equipment Assessment
Inpatient Admission Criteria
To qualify for admission to the Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit the patient must meet the following criteria:
- Have a primary need for intensive inpatient rehabilitative services
- Be medically stable;
- Actively participate in at least three hours of therapy per day, with potential to gain higher level of function;
- Have a discharge plan in place to follow the inpatient rehabilitation stay
- Be under 14 years of age.
Discharge/Transition Plan
Our rehabilitation team will work with the family and the child regarding discharge and transition planning. Weekly meetings will address goals and progress, changes in the patient’s medical or therapy needs, and any appointments or follow-ups the patient needs during and after admission. Whether transferring to another level of care, another hospital setting, or to home, our rehabilitation team will work with the family to ensure a smooth transition.
Our Team
Our team is led by a pediatric physiatrist and a pediatric nurse practitioner. We also have consultations available from other physician sub-specialties.
Our team will work closely with the family and the patient to determine individualized goals and plans for discharge.
- Case Managers
- Occupational Therapist
- Pediatric Psychologist
- Physical Therapist
- Dietitians
- Respiratory Therapists
- Social Workers
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Special Education Teachers
Referral to the Unit
Almaha II unit accepts referrals from physicians in HMC and any other hospital.
