Intensive Care Units in long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) treat many of the same conditions that traditional ICUs treat but are designed to do so for a longer period of time. Not only is it possible for LTACHs to treat patients with these conditions but these specialized hospitals are also able to achieve lower readmission rates for more complex patients. In this article you will discover:
· The top conditions treated at both traditional ICUs and LTACHs
· Readmission rates of complex patients discharging from both settings
· Characteristics of Kindred Hospitals’ LTACHs that allow them to provide exceptional critical care
