Transitional Care
Transitional care, sometimes called sub-acute or extended care, is designed for patients who are too sick to go home, but not sick enough to remain in a traditional hospital bed. Patients benefit from the transitional care setting because it provides them with the care and education they need while preparing them to return to their previous living situations.
Who benefits from Transitional Care
Patients who benefit from transitional care include:
- Those recovering from a stroke
- Surgical patients needing additional care
- Cardiology and respiratory patients
- Patients who need wound care
- Those who need additional physical or occupational therapies.
Many patients dress in their everyday clothing and participate in activities that help them make adjustments. A therapist leads social and recreational activities to get patients involved, just as if they were out in the community.
What to expect
Although located within the hospital, our transitional care units are more home-like and have common areas for dining and activities. This environment promotes physical independence, which we believe hastens recoveries and helps patients return to their normal ways of living.
About our staff
Our nurses are assisted by a team that includes therapists, dietitians, activities coordinators, nursing assistants and a case manager. Our team encourages patients and their families to get involved in the care planning. This allows everyone to decide how treatment should proceed. Patients may be followed by their personal physicians, who are supported by a medical director. All of these professionals strive to create and maintain an environment that encourages health and healing.
For more information about MedStar Good Samaritan's Transitional Care Unit, call 443-444-4070.
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