Determination of Postacute Hospitalization Level of Care

Robert Samuel Mayer; Amira Noles; Dominique Vinh

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2019.10.011

Determination of Postacute Hospitalization Level of Care

Med Clin North Am. 2020 Mar;104(2):345-357. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2019.10.011. Epub 2019 Dec 16.

Authors

Robert Samuel Mayer¹, Amira Noles², Dominique Vinh³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Phipps 174, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Phipps 174, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
³ Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.

PMID: 32035573
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2019.10.011

Abstract

In the United States, we are blessed with many options for postacute care: inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation. However, choosing the appropriate level of care can be a daunting task. It requires interdisciplinary input and involvement of all stakeholders. The decision should be informed by outcomes data specific to the patient's diagnosis, impairments, and psychosocial supports.

Keywords: Amputation care; Hip fracture rehabilitation; Inpatient rehabilitation; Long-term acute care hospital; Rehabilitation outcomes; Skilled nursing facility; Stroke rehabilitation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration*
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Patient Discharge*
Rehabilitation Centers / classification*
Skilled Nursing Facilities / organization & administration*
Treatment Outcome