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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

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While long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are often misunderstood as offering the same level of care, the unique expertise and resources available at LTACHs allow them to provide medically complex patients with specialized care that can reduce readmissions and care costs. Below are 5 key differences between LTACHs and SNFs that impact patient recovery.

The unique expertise and resources available at long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) allows them to provide efficient care for medically complex patients. Discover 5 key differences between LTACHs and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) that impact patient outcomes.