A long-term acute care hospital is an extended acute hospital; the hospital
gives acute care patient who condition is predicted to have a need for longer
than usual acute care services.
The patient’s condition meets the severity of
illness/intensity of service and/or KEPRO Medicare criteria for admission to an
acute care hospital.
Independence and choice are two of life's most valuable gifts - no one ever
wants to give up his or her autonomy. But when it becomes necessary, due to
prolonged illness, NPHS can help preserve your dignity while fostering your
recovery. NPHS is Philadelphia's leading long-term healthcare provider. Our
business is to understand your needs and wants and meet your expectations every
day. And whether your stay is designed to provide rehabilitation or
recuperation, our number one goal is to help you return home and function at the
highest level possible. We know how important quality of life can be. With NPHS
as your partner in recovery, you can realize a quality of life that you may not
have thought possible.
Clinical services provided are:
Rehabilitation:
· Occupational Therapy
· Physical Therapy
· Speech
Therapy
· Whirlpool Therapy (limited to foot and ankle)
Laboratory:
· Blood Bank
· Microbiology
· Pathology
· Routine Blood tests
Respiratory Therapy:
· Bronchoscopy
· ABG lab
· 24-hour coverage
· PB 7200 ventilators
· Intubations
· Prescribed respiratory treatments
Radiology:
· Chest X-Rays
· Minor Surgical debridements
· Colonscopy
· Bronschopy
The Continuing Care Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and is licensed by the
Pennsylvania Department of Health.
In addition NPHS shows:
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Reverence for each person: NPHS believes that each person is a
manifestation of the sacredness of human life.
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Community: We demonstrate our connectedness to each other through
inclusive and compassionate relationships
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Commitment to those who are poor: We give priority to those who
society ignores.
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Courage:
We dare to take the risks our faith demands of us.
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Integrity: We keep our word and are faithful to who we say we are
Board-certified physicians
Registered nurses
Pharmacists
Respiratory therapists
Physical therapists
Occupational therapists
Social workers
Dieticians
Certified Nursing Assistants
Licensed Practical Nurses
Current Bed capacity: 9 intensive care, 44 Medical/Surgical
Beds
NPHS’ advantage is a health information network that
electronically links doctors, nursing facilities, clinics, and other services
within the commitment to both St. Joseph’s and Girard Medical Center.
This linkage of healthcare resources enables the integration of clinical
information and allows for better coordination of patient care. The NPHS
advantage health information network serves as a repository for patient data
(inpatient/outpatient, ER, ambulatory.) Healthcare providers can achieve a
higher level of patient care because patient information is accessible in their
own setting.
A referral is available 24 hours a day. The majority
of our patients are referred directly from intensive care units in other area
hospitals. Primary care physicians may refer patients into a program where
they can visit the center and participate in all treatment and management
decisions. For referrals, please call (215) 787-2395.
The interaction between the long-term acute hospitals is to
continue to get the patient into a better level of care.
To achieve that continuity, CCH invites referring
physicians to apply for privileges at the hospital and to join the CCH staff in
managing the patient’s medical care throughout the length of their stay.
Although upon the patient’s discharge, all patients are referred back to their
primary physician for post-care.
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