Frequently Asked Questions

• What additional 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 LTAC level care that I should look for in my patients?
  • Length of stay in short-term acute care is approaching 4 days or greater
  • Length of stay in an ICU is approaching 3-5 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 has returned to the emergency room
  • 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
    – Malnutrition being present despite adequate intake
    – Loss of functional ability
• How will I know if my patient needs LTAC level care?

  Kindred Transitional 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