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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 care acute care
hospital is to simply take a tour of the hospital. Observe the
attitude of the staff, type of equipment and services available
and the cleanliness of the facility.
Ask questions about the experience 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
ratio? |
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Is
it a comfortable place? Does it have private patient rooms
and bathrooms, therapy areas, conveniently located nursing
stations, a clean cafeteria and family gathering areas? |
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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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