When a patient has medically complex needs that require special attention and care, a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTAC) may be the most appropriate option. Our LTAC hospitals are certified by the State of Louisiana and Medicare. An LTAC hospital provides a comprehensive and aggressive medical team specifically designed to care for patients who are medically complex and have conditions that may require a prolonged recovery time.

A Special Setting for Special Needs

Our program delivers a careful balance of highly specialized medical care and compassionate, personalized attention. LHC Group Long-Term Acute Care hospitals are specially designed for those individuals who are medically
complex and require a longer length of stay in an acute
care hospital environment.

Experienced Professional Staff

We are a leading provider of post-acute care services in the region. Our staff is comprised of:

• Board Certified Physicians
• ACLS Certified Registered Nurses
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Certified Nursing Assistants
• ACLS Certified Respiratory Therapists
• Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists
• Registered/Licensed Dietitians – Certified Nutrition Support
• Registered Health Information Administrators
• Case Managers/Social Workers

An interdisciplinary team of professionals meet regularly to formulate, review and update each patient’s individualized plan of care. We include the family in the plan of care in order to meet the goals and expectations of the patient and the family. We also provide a comprehensive discharge plan to ensure care is delivered appropriately after the patient leaves our hospital.

Types of Medical Issues We Treat

Our hospitals provide a comprehensive, individualized approach to treat a wide range of complex medical illnesses including the following:

• Cardiovascular Disorders
• Infectious Diseases
• Respiratory Conditions
• Neuromuscular Diseases
• Neurological Disorders
• Hematological Disorders
• Renal Disease
• Diabetes Management
• Post-Surgical Recovery

Types of Services We Provide

The following services are provided by our professionals to treat our population of medically complex patients:

• Telemetry/Cardiac Monitoring
• Respiratory Therapy
• Antibiotic Therapy
• Wound Care, including the use of negative pressure wound therapy
• Nutritional Assessment and Support
• Case Management
• Discharge Planning
• Patient Education
• Therapy Services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy)

Continuous Quality Improvement

Our hospitals are committed to consistently delivering the highest quality of healthcare possible to the patients, families and communities we serve. Our care is delivered in a manner which is both cost effective and non-restrictive while maintaining the utmost respect for privacy, dignity and individuality. Our Continuous Quality Improvement Plan allows for a systematic, coordinated approach to establishing individualized plans of care that exceed the regulatory industry standard.

Admission Process

Patients can be referred to our LTAC hospitals by a variety of sources including physicians, social workers, case managers, nursing homes, family, caregivers or the patient themselves. Qualified staff will perform a prescreening evaluation. On-site assessments may be performed. We accept Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances. Pre-admission team conferences can be arranged to discuss patient and family goals. If necessary, transportation will be arranged by the hospital.

Talk to your physician to learn more about Long-Term Acute Care services and discuss whether it is the best setting for yourself or a family member.

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