Pulmonary/Ventilator Weaning Program

Focus:
Restore maximum respiratory function
Rehabilitate
Prevent complications

Patient Profile:
Fragile, but medically stable
Pulmonary condition requiring specialized medical management
Ventilator dependent-acute or chronic
Tracheostomy
Co-existing medical conditions
Requires ventilator weaning
Requires pulmonary rehabilitation

Services Available:
Ventilator management

Registered Respiratory Therapists only, all with 20+ years critical care experience each
Tracheostomy care
Tracheostomy speaking valve
Tracheostomy downsizing
Home ventilator/tracheostomy care training
Highly skilled nursing care
Pharmacologic education/counseling
Intravenous antibiotic therapy
Highly skilled Speech Pathologists proficient in swallowing evaluations and treatments
Full-time Registered Dietician providing nutritional assessment, management and counseling
Rehabilitation with Physical and Occupational Therapists specialized in the treatment of
      Ventilator/Tracheostomy patients
Full-time MSW Social Workers and Full-time RN Case Manager
Discharge planning