Initiatives that have contributed to Kindred Hospitals’ quality outcomes include:
- Disease-Specific Certifications from The Joint Commission in Respiratory Failure
- Move Early program that incorporates movement into the patient recovery plan as soon as is safe, even for patients on mechanical ventilation
- AfterCare program of follow-up communications with patients post-discharge to answer questions about discharge orders, medications, and durable medical equipment
Length of Stay and Cost Implications of Early Discharge to Kindred
Because our specialized hospitals offer ICU-level care, stable patients can be transferred to a Kindred Hospital while they are still in critical condition, shortening their inpatient lengths of stay.
Considering the average cost of an initial inpatient stay for respiratory failure patients on mechanical ventilation is $158,443, such strategies to shorten length of stay can have a significant financial impact on hospitals.5
Therefore, early transfer of respiratory failure patients to Kindred Hospitals can both improve outcomes and reduce costs.