What are the requirements for a ventilator patient to be admitted to Sparrow Specialty Hospital?
A patient who has failed weaning attempts at least once, at the “short term” care hospital would trigger a more intensive evaluation by a Sparrow Specialty Hospital Intake Case Manager. A patient who appears to need more time to wean off the ventilator would also warrant a second look. Per Interqual Admission Criteria for LTACH’s, the patient must have a tracheostomy prior to admission.
