Patients Age: 70
Admission Date: 10/11/2016
Admitted From: Acute care hospital
Discharge Date: 11/14/16
Discharged To: Home
Length of Stay: 4 Weeks
Reason for Stay: Respiratory failure
How did this patient hear about Cortlandt Healthcare? Hospital Referral

Details of Experience:

Mr. R was admitted on 10/11/2016 after being hospitalized for acute respiratory failure. In addition to his admitting diagnosis, Mr. R was diagnosed with diabetes, lung disease, consistent oxygen support, history of chronic back pain and strokes.

Upon admission, Mr. R presented with a decrease in strength and his overall functional mobility. Mr. R received skilled physical and occupational therapy services six times a week. Mr. R also took great pride in participating in our renowned pulmonary rehabilitation program. Within the pulmonary program, he received weekly education from highly-trained respiratory therapists as well as an exercise training program with our licensed exercise physiologist.

After a short four week stay of recovery, Mr. R met and exceeded all therapeutic goals, resulting in his discharge home at a Supervision/Modified Independence level for all functional mobility and activities of daily living. Congratulations, Mr. R. on your exceptional journey to recovery and ReNEWal!