 Patient Care Services
NURSING SERVICES
The nursing staff is comprised of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Monitor Technicians,
Infection Control and Wound Care Nurses, and RN Case Managers and Social Workers.
The levels of acute care available at Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital allow the nursing staff to focus on the complex
special needs of each patient. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: care of ventilator dependent patients in process of
weaning, renal patients requiring dialysis, and cardiac and vascular patients requiring an extended stay in an acute care setting.
Our nurses receive comprehensive critical care training and competency testing in areas such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support, IV Medication Administration, Ventilator Management,
and Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring and Interpretation.
RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES
Respiratory Care performs all forms of traditional therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures, delivering the highest
combination of quality and service. Respiratory Therapists work throughout the continuum of care and are involved in a variety
of areas including Adult Critical Care, Ventilator Weaning Protocols, and Pulmonary Rehab. Our Respiratory Therapists have access
to cutting edge technology, including the most advanced mechanical ventilators, pulse oximetry, and diagnostic equipment.
NUTRITION MANAGEMENT
Our registered dietitian works closely with the physician and interdisciplinary team to meet the dietary needs of each patient
including Enteral feedings, total patient nutrition, and patient/family diet education.
REHABILITATION SERVICES
We provide experienced physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Therapists develop individualized treatment plans and
goals to restore and/or enhance the patient’s physical and cognitive abilities to allow them to return to their highest functional level.
Other services include Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging Services. The Diagnostic Imaging Center is a filmless
department and offers the latest diagnostic technology available.
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