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Richard's Success Story

Kindred Hospital Morris County patient Richard poses with his care team

"The staff made me feel like I was part of the family.” Richard was admitted to Kindred Hospital Morris County after a life-threatening medical emergency. He had gone into respiratory failure and cardiac arrest, and his heart stopped for about 20 minutes. With pre-existing conditions, it became clear that Richard needed specialized care.  At Kindred, Richard received respiratory therapy, advanced wound care, and rehabilitation, allowing him  to regain his independence and discharge home.

 

Richard was admitted to Kindred Hospital Morris County after a life-threatening medical emergency. He had gone into respiratory failure and cardiac arrest, and his heart stopped for about 20 minutes. He was placed on a ventilator and had both tracheostomy and feeding tubes placed.

With pre-existing conditions like COPD, asthma, seizures, and liver disease, as well as a wound that had developed on his back, it became clear that Richard needed specialized care.

At Kindred, Richard’s respiratory therapist helped him slowly strengthen his lungs until he was able to breathe independently again.  

Once he was weaned from the ventilator, his speech therapist and dietitian worked with him to get him swallowing regular foods safely again.

His wound care team also used advanced techniques to heal the wound on his back.  

Throughout his healing process, Richard was also slowly recovering his physical strength. When he arrived, he needed help moving and accomplishing even the smallest tasks. By the time he was discharged, he was walking over 300 feet with a walker, climbing stairs, and managing most of his self-care independently.

Richard’s recovery is a testament to his strength and the dedication of his care team. As he prepared to return home, he shared how thankful he was and how excited he was to ride his motorcycle again.

 
 
 

Care for Complex Conditions

Patients come to our hospitals with serious conditions such as respiratory failure, complex wounds, sepsis, stroke, congestive heart failure, or even a combination of these. Their diagnoses are often complicated by existing health problems like diabetes or COPD. Many of our patients require treatments such as mechanical ventilators, dialysis, or IV therapy.