Critical Care After the ICU Dr. Sean Muldoon, Chief Medical Officer of Kindred Healthcare's Hospital Division, explains how long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) are specially designed to help critically ill patients who require extended recovery time. WATCH THE VIDEO Healthcare Professionals Make a Referral Call 1.866.650.9838 To Begin The Conversation Today. When and where to discharge high acuity patients is a challenging, case-by-case process. Our specially skilled transitional care hospital team can be the right partner if your patients have been in an ICU, CCU, medical surgical unit, or who are chronically ill and readmit to the hospital frequently. If your patient isn’t recovering quickly, contact us early for a patient assessment. Our Registered Nurse Advocates are available 24/7 to discuss the care options and setting that might be right for your patients and their families. We can even begin the process of transitioning them to the Kindred facility that best fits their needs. How will I know if my patient needs LTAC level care? Kindred Transitional Care Hospitals specialize in caring for patients who: Require Acute care services as determined by a physician assessment and subsequent documentation Cannot be treated effectively in the home or a lower level of care Have multiple complexities the require daily intervention by a physician What are the triggers for LTAC level care that I should look for in my patients? Length of stay in short-term acute care is approaching 4 days or greater Length of stay in an ICU is approaching 3-5 days Patient is medically complex with multiple co-morbidities Patient would benefit from continued high-intensity nursing and medical monitoring and/or daily physician visits Patient has returned to the emergency room Patient requires longer recovery in acute care due to: – More time to successfully wean from a ventilator – An infection requiring continued treatment – Multiple organs being affected by the illness – Malnutrition being present despite adequate intake – Loss of functional ability What additional services do Kindred Hospitals provide? We provide services that may include but are not limited to complex respiratory and ventilator weaning, complicated pulmonary infections, wound care, infectious disease care, and rehabilitation. Learn more about the types of care we offer. RELATED ARTICLES SLIDESHOW The Importance of Post-Discharge Follow-Up in Patient Outcomes Technologies that Connect and Inform Patients Can Improve Outcomes Benefits of Patient Inclusion in Interdisciplinary Care Team Discussions America’s complex patient population: A HeathLeaders e-Book Slide Controls Previous Slides Next Slides FIND A LOCATION Enter a zipcode to search × This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyze your use of our products and services, and assist with our promotional and marketing efforts. Cookie Policy California Residents – California Consumer Privacy PolicyACCEPT COOKIES STAY INFORMED SIGN UP TODAY Sign up to receive industry updates, advice, and information about major trends and changes in the healthcare industry. * Denotes Required Field By submitting your email address, you agree to Kindred Healthcare, LLC's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. California Residents – California Consumer Privacy Policy. WE'RE SOCIAL Keep up with everything Kindred by following us on social media. Our social community provides valuable information you look for when making healthcare decisions. GET IN TOUCH 680 South Fourth St Louisville, KY 40202 502.596.7300 1.800.545.0749 Healthcare Questions: 1.866.KINDRED (1.866.546.3733) Careers: 1.855.563.4473 Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Rehabilitation Partnerships Behavioral Health Partnerships Notice of Nondiscrimination Español 繁體中文 Tiếng Việt 한국어 Tagalog Русский العربية Kreyòl Ayisyen Português Français Polski 日本語 Italiano Deutsch فارسی Privacy Policy Terms of Use Accessibility Policy Site Map California Consumer Privacy Policy Copyright © 2021 Kindred Healthcare, LLC