Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
Also written as: CIIRP — Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
Medicare-defined rehabilitation program requiring specific staffing, intensity, and documentation standards.
Full Definition
The Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP) is a Medicare regulatory framework defining requirements for inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The program mandates intensive therapy services (minimum 15 hours weekly across disciplines), physician oversight, multidisciplinary team conferences, and specific documentation protocols. CIIRP compliance is essential for Medicare reimbursement and accreditation of rehabilitation facilities.
Usage
Usage note: Specific Medicare term; distinguish from general rehabilitation program descriptions.
In Context
- "The facility maintains CIIRP compliance through structured team conferences and intensive therapy scheduling." — Accreditation report
- "CIIRP documentation requirements include physician reassessment within 24 hours of admission." — Policy manual