American Hospital Association February 18, 2021
Long-term acute care hospitals have played a critical role during the COVID-19 public health emergency, partnering with short-term acute care hospitals to deliver necessary hospital-level services for high-acuity patients with or recovering from the virus, according to a new report by ATI Advisory.
“Because LTAC hospitals are licensed acute hospitals, the clinical capabilities required to handle a range of clinically complex patient needs are already embedded within their settings, such as advanced infection protocols,...