Respiratory Therapy |
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Residents with respiratory disorders know the anxiety that accompanies breathing difficulties. With respiratory therapists available 24 hours a day, our respiratory unit helps alleviate this anxiety for individuals knowing someone is there "just in case". The low therapist-to-resident ratio allows our specialized staff to provide individualized care for optimal results. Our respiratory team can treat residents with tracheotomies as well as residents with pulmonary disease requiring endurance conditioning and rehabilitation. Our respiratory unit utilizes modern equipment and provides all advanced modes of ventilation support. Services include:
Our admission criteria have been developed according to the American College of Chest Physicians guidelines. Prospective admissions are reviewed prior to transfer to create a seamless continuum of care and provide a safe, smooth transition from other facilities. For those who pre-qualify, these in-patient respiratory services are covered by Medicare part A and most insurance providers. This allows a window of opportunity to provide specialized care without taxing the resident's lifetime hospital benefits. |
The Health Center at Standifer Place has a specialized respiratory rehabilitation unit with a respiratory therapist on-site at all times. The goal of our respiratory therapy program is to improve breathing function for residents and reduce the anxiety associated with breathing disorders. As an added benefit we provide free family training on how to use special respiratory equipment once the resident discharges home.