MeadowBrook Specialty Hospital of Lafayette

Details

Name :

MeadowBrook Specialty Hospital of Lafayette

Address  :

204 Energy Parkway

Town  :

Lafayette

State  :

Louisiana

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

70508

Phone  :

337 232 1905

Web URL  :


Description

ABOUT US
MeadowBrook Specialty Hospital has two LTACHlicensed campuses in Lafayette The main campus is a 50bed hospital providing 24hour nursing care and respiratory therapy a radiology department pharmacy an inpatient and outpatient therapy gymnasium including aquatic therapy and a sleep study department The High Observation Unit features stateoftheart ventilator and telemetry services and a nurses station with a 360 degree view of patient rooms

The second campus located within Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center provides 24hour specialized nursing care including an intensive care stepdown unit to patients who are less stable and unable to move to other postacute care settings This unique capability is an integral part in the continuum of care because patients are able to progress from the most acute level of intensive care stepdown to receiving postacute care in an extended acute care environment within one facility

OUR VISION
The vision of RehabCare is to provide a clinically integrated continuum of postacute care resulting in people regaining their lives

It is the policy of MeadowBrook Specialty Hospital that all team members will act in a manner consistent with the mission philosophy and operating policies of the Hospital In accordance with these principles and policies team members will

Show respect for the dignity of the individual whether patient family member coworker client or any other person

Provide the highest quality clinical and customerrelated services

Demonstrate fairness and honesty in all interactions with the public

Adhere to their professional codes and practice guidelines

Provide an accurate portrayal of the services and outcomes of the program

Be ethical in all marketing and public relations activities
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