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acute care hospital
A hospital that is organized & staffed to provide care for patients with acute medical problems.
post-acute care facilities include:
- home care & hospice agencies
- acute rehabilitation
- skilled nursing facility (SNF)
- long-term acute care facilities
Specific
long-term acute care hospital (LTAC)
General
hospital
References
- Compton-Phillips A, Mohta NS
Care Redesign Survey: Strengthening the Post-Acute Care Connection
Insights Report November 10, 2016
http://catalyst.nejm.org/strengthening-post-acute-care-connection/