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How
to Pick a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital |
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The
first step in finding and evaluating a long-term acute care hospital
is to simply take a tour of the hospital. Observe the attitude
of the staff, type of equipment and the cleanliness of the facility.
Ask questions about the backgrounds of the clinical staff. Who
exactly will be taking care of you or your family member? Does
the hospital have physical therapists, nurses, speech
therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, clinical
dieticians, pharmacists and physicians with specialized training?
During your tour it is also very important to make note of the
following:
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What is the nurse-to-patient
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Is it a comfortable place? Does it
have a clean cafeteria, therapy areas, nursing station, and
patient rooms/bathrooms? |
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Does
it promote family education and involvement? |
You
may also want to speak with a member of the management team to
address any other concerns you might have. There is no reason to
be nervous about asking all the questions you want. Choosing the
best facility for you or your family member is a crucial decision.
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