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Understanding Distinct Part Units and why long-term care hospitals should consider opening one
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support.
Understanding Distinct Part Units and why long-term care hospitals should consider opening one
Written by Carrie O'Connell, RN
Long-term care acute hospitals (LTACHs) are a unique portion of the post-acute care continuum, providing care to just a small portion of the population. Historically, LTACHs have often cared for patients who don’t fit the very specific profile of an LTACH-appropriate patient.
New regulations have made it more difficult for LTACHs to treat these patients without risking serious hits to reimbursement dollars – dollars needed to provide care to those in need of intensive-care services. These regulations make it more difficult for LTACHs to provide value-based care to those in need.
As scrutiny and transparency increase, LTACHs must be ready to adapt to stay afloat. When considering how to diversify, LTACHs should keep distinct part units (DPUs) in mind. In this free white paper, learn how these portioned areas of hospitals help:
Recorded Oct 23, 2018
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Carrie O'Connell, RN, is the Director, Clinical Product Manager for WellSky. Carrie's wealth of knowledge and expertise in health care informatics spans more than 20 years. Carrie's focus includes the strategic design and direction of clinical products, regulatory guidance, educational services, customer training, and implementation success. Currently, Carrie serves as a board member and is involved with the National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care (NASL), which represents rehabilitation- therapy companies, IT developers, and other ancillary services providers. Carrie is actively involved with NASL's IT and Medical Services Committees and its IMPACT Act Workgroup. Carrie was recently named to participate in CMS's LTACH Function Quality Measure Development Technical Expert Panel (TEP).
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People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly.
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly.
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People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly. So they're able to anticipate — and exponentially increase — the impact of care.
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