What makes Good Shepherd Specialty Hospitals Ventilator Weaning Program so successful?
• Our interdisciplinary approach to vent weaning is led by a pulmonologist and includes physicians, nurses, case managers, physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapists, psychologists, pastoral care staff and registered dietitians. • We develop individualized care plans to meet the needs of each patient. We work with the referring hospital to identify obstacles to vent weaning prior to admission. Our proactive approach of vent weaning includes therapeutic activity and early ambulation during the weaning process. • Family is an integral part of our rehabilitation team. From an initial tour of the facility to daily care, family members offer insight into patient care and provide valuable medical history. Be assured, family input is welcome. • Our modern, technologically advanced facility includes 24-hour medical monitoring by specially trained critical care intensivists, who use sophisticated full-duplex, two-way audio/visual technology to monitor patient care from an off-sit
