What specialized services are available at an LTCH?
The interdisciplinary team at St. Elias is highly skilled at ventilator weaning and treating patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. In addition, the hospital has a very aggressive wound therapy team, as well as respiratory, speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. The full scope of services is backed up by a 24-hour pharmacy department. This allows the patient time to recover from life-threatening medical illnesses. Each patient is admitted with an individual care plan. The goal to to discharge the patient with a care plan that will continue the path to wellness.
