Patient treatment and outcomes

We value our relationships with patients, families and referring physicians that are critical to the success of personalized treatment and recovery programs at Bethesda. That's the power of accountable care.

Mary

Age: 60

Qualifying Condition(s): Multiple conditions including respiratory failure, tracheotomy, surgical site wound, perforated stomach, malnourished, delirious, de-conditioned, in constant pain, depressed

Treatment: Integrated, multispecialty approach including continuous infusion of pain medications, proper nourishment, ventilator/trach weaning with daily breathing training and education, wound care management with wound VAC, physical therapy, TCU for additional recuperation

Length of Stay: 2 months

Outcome: Alert and aware with minimal pain and anxiety, overcame respiratory distress, improved eating, progressed healing of surgical wound, ability to dress and groom herself, discharged only needing assistance of a walker

Donald

Age: 48

Qualifying Condition(s): Diagnosed with multiple myeloman, post-operative complications after bone marrow transplant, need for frequent evaluations

Treatment: Coordinated, interdisciplinary, personalized plan of care, intensive customized medical and therapeutic treatments, puzzles and mind teasers, family care conference

Length of Stay: 1 month

Outcome: Discharged to home with his family

Carol

Age: Undisclosed

Qualifying Condition(s): Medically induced coma following pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), staph infection, ventilator and trach, unable to walk, talk or write, medically complex needs

Treatment: Personalized plan, respiratory care, strength building, complex medical care, wound care (VAC), family care conference, physical therapy, speach therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, pet therapy, TCA IV, HealthEast Home Care, future surgery for fistula

Length of Stay: 2.5 months

Outcome: Regained her ability to walk, talk, write, use the computer and handle everyday activities, discharged to home

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