Donovan's Success Story
From Kindred Hospital Albuquerque
Donovan found himself facing numerous health challenges that brought him to a local hospital in Albuquerque. Afflicted by severe headaches, shortness of breath, and distressing erythema and blistering of his pannus and upper chest wounds, Donovan's condition demanded specialized care beyond the capabilities of the local facility.
Recognizing the need for advanced treatment and long-term care, the decision was made to transfer Donovan to Kindred Hospital Albuquerque. At Kindred, a tailored care plan was meticulously crafted to address Donovan's complex medical issues. The primary objectives were advanced wound care treatment and intravenous (IV) antibiotics to combat the internal infection that had taken hold.
During his four-plus-month stay at Kindred, Donovan exhibited remarkable progress on his journey to recovery. The dedicated wound care team collaborated closely with Donovan to address his upper chest wounds. Despite initial challenges, their meticulous approach, coupled with consistent wound dressing changes, resulted in a staggering 99% healing rate over the course of his admission.
The administration of appropriate IV antibiotics played a crucial role in Donovan's recovery, fortifying his immune system and facilitating the healing process. Enduring the pain from his upper chest wounds, Donovan demonstrated unwavering determination, actively participating in physical and occupational therapy sessions five times a week. His commitment bore fruit as he steadily regained mobility, transitioning from bed to chair and eventually walking with the aid of a walker. Donovan's triumph extended beyond physical rehabilitation; he successfully reacquired the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) that were once deemed daunting. Passing all the goals set in his care plan, Donovan was discharged to a lower-level care where he continues his road to recovery.
Care for Complex Conditions
Patients come to our hospitals with serious conditions such as respiratory failure, complex wounds, sepsis, stroke, congestive heart failure, or even a combination of these. Their diagnoses are often complicated by existing health problems like diabetes or COPD. Many of our patients require treatments such as mechanical ventilators, dialysis, or IV therapy.