rAnDiMKdir
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So, I'm totally disciplined to be admitted when my CF Dr. thinks I need IV antibiotics for a 'tune-up'. However, in our area, that means an admission to the state charity hospital. The conditions and accomodations are not the best, which has me thinking of a stand-alone inpatient facility.
I've been speaking with a local doctor who opened his own inpatient physical rehabilition hospital and surgical center about the possibility and costs associated. My vision: a 10-15 bed Cystic Fibrosis InPatient Facility. Nice rooms and bathrooms (big enough for a small bed for visitor), a small cafe that serves three nutritious, fatenning meals, a couple of respiratory therapist around the clock, a couple nurses around the clock, and an exercise room.
I'm totally aware of cross-contanmination and rooms would have to be isolated (local hosp has isolation rooms). I wanted to see what other issues should be addressed when moving forward with investors in this idea. I have one that's interested, but need a fine-tuned pitch.
What other accomodations or services should this facility offer?
Of course those patients with major complications should stay at the main hospital for emergency situations. This would be for those needing tune-ups, etc. Would you take advantage of such a facility? What percentage of admissions of CF patients do you feel are for tune-ups and could take advantage of this? Once a patient was stable enough, they could be transferred from the hospital to such a facility. Also, do you know where I can find the percentages of the number of patients with private insurance vs medicaid? I know they pay differently and that will determine the feasibility of such a facility.
Thanks! Dreaming...maybe! Never know until you research!
I've been speaking with a local doctor who opened his own inpatient physical rehabilition hospital and surgical center about the possibility and costs associated. My vision: a 10-15 bed Cystic Fibrosis InPatient Facility. Nice rooms and bathrooms (big enough for a small bed for visitor), a small cafe that serves three nutritious, fatenning meals, a couple of respiratory therapist around the clock, a couple nurses around the clock, and an exercise room.
I'm totally aware of cross-contanmination and rooms would have to be isolated (local hosp has isolation rooms). I wanted to see what other issues should be addressed when moving forward with investors in this idea. I have one that's interested, but need a fine-tuned pitch.
What other accomodations or services should this facility offer?
Of course those patients with major complications should stay at the main hospital for emergency situations. This would be for those needing tune-ups, etc. Would you take advantage of such a facility? What percentage of admissions of CF patients do you feel are for tune-ups and could take advantage of this? Once a patient was stable enough, they could be transferred from the hospital to such a facility. Also, do you know where I can find the percentages of the number of patients with private insurance vs medicaid? I know they pay differently and that will determine the feasibility of such a facility.
Thanks! Dreaming...maybe! Never know until you research!