Critical Care After the ICU:

Frequently Asked Questions

• What 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.

• What are the triggers for LTACH level care that I should look for in my patients?
  • Length of stay in short-term acute care is expected to be 5-7 days or greater
  • Length of stay in an ICU is at least 3 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 frequently utilizes emergency room services
  • 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
    – Major surgery with post-op complications
• How will I know if my patient needs LTACH level care?

  Kindred Long-Term Acute 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 at a lower level of care
  • Have multiple complexities that require daily intervention by a physician