Erica's Success Story
From Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest
Erica has a history of respiratory failure, but she was actively working to overcome her obstacles when she was readmitted to a local hospital due to breathing difficulties. Shortly after her admission, Erica needed to be placed on a ventilator to support her breathing. After spending several weeks in the hospital, she was finally liberated from the ventilator. However, her physical condition deteriorated due to the extended period of bed rest.
To enhance her recovery, the decision was made to transfer Erica to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth Southwest for advanced rehabilitation. Before her admission, a comprehensive care plan was developed based on her medical condition, focusing on improving her physical well-being through, physical, occupational and speech therapy following ventilator liberation.
Upon her arrival at Kindred, Erica eagerly embraced the care plan. Motivated by her desire to return home, she applied herself diligently, supported by her dedicated care team and loving family. Initially, Erica required maximum assistance with mobility and full assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). She worked tirelessly with her respiratory therapist to strengthen her lung performance and endurance, achieving remarkable progress over her stay.
As her lungs improved, Erica began working with her physical therapist to build muscular endurance. Within a few weeks, thanks to her intensive five-day-a-week rehab, Erica was able to walk over 50 feet with a walker and perform general ADLs and self-care tasks. Her nutritionist also played a vital role, providing her with the right foods to enhance her physical abilities and nutritional levels.
Erica surpassed all the goals set in her four-week care plan at Kindred and was able to discharge to a lower level of care, where she continues her physical therapy. The entire team at Kindred wishes Erica continued success in her recovery journey.
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.