Long Term Acute Care Hospitals - LTACHS

Long Term Acute Care Hospitals - LTACHS

What is a long-term acute care hospital? It is a special classification of hospital recognized by the federal government for facilities that meet required specifications, including maintenance of an average length of stay of at least 25 days per patient and meeting all conditions of participation as an acute care hospital with regard to administration and basic hospital functions. Patients that are admitted to LTACHs still require acute care but on a longer term basis than an acute care hospital can provide. LTACHs bridge the gap between Acute Care Hospital Care and Home or Rehab. 

LTACHs serve patients who have: 

Complex Medical Conditions

Cardiac Conditions

Respiratory Infections and Disorders

Ventilator Dependence and Weaning

Trach needs

Complex Post-surgical Conditions

Hem dialysis/ Peritoneal Dialysis

Long-term IV Antibiotic Therapy

Wound Care Needs

Rehabilitation Capability with Complicated Needs

PT/OT and Speech Therapy Needs

Nutritional counseling

While under the care of an LTACH a professional case manager will be available to: Serve as the communication link between you, your family, your physician and the staff.Work with you and the interdisciplinary team to enhance your care and your overall satisfaction while in the hospital.Identify obstacles and conflicts with your care delivery and resolves them with the interdisciplinary team.Coordinate care plan meetings to outline your specific care needs and your progress towards discharge.Facilitate and attains insurance approval and certification for your inpatient stay at CCH.Help coordinate you hospital length-of-stay with your physician and insurer.Coordinate transfer to other facilities as needed or coordinates your discharge to your home.Coordinate Home Health and Home Care Services and necessary medical equipment.Utilize community resources for individual needs.