For Families
The Admission Process
How to Get Started
For more information or to make a patient referral, please call our Admissions Coordinator, Angie Copeland at (270) 575-8407.
Who We Treat
Our facility is licensed under Medicare as a long-term acute care hospital, providing care for critically ill and medically complex patients who require a longer acute care stay than a traditional hospital. There are several criteria patients must meet for admission eligibility.
Typical Patients:
- Require acute care services as determined by a physician assessment
- Cannot be treated effectively at a lower level of care
- Have multiple acute complexities that require daily intervention by a physician
Patients requiring the following medical services may also eligible for admission:
- Mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure
- Pulmonary hygiene
- Tracheotomy with respiratory insufficiency
- Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- IV and oral anticoagulation/therapeutic INR (international normalized ratio)
- Post cardiac surgery with acute care needs
- External wound infection management
- Stage III or IV decubitus ulcer care
- Complex medical conditions
- High-level orthopedic conditions
- Pre- and post-organ transplant care
- Low-tolerance rehabilitation
Helpful Information
Parking
Free visitor and patient parking is located in the front of the hospital.
Case Management
Each patient is assigned a Case Manager on admission. The Case Manager reviews admissions according to criteria, maintains communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding individual patients to meet treatment goals. The Case Manager is also responsible for discharge planning and other interventions that lead to accomplishing goals in the patient’s care plan.
Physician Coverage
We work with a group of dedicated physicians who manage the medical needs of patients admitted to our hospital. They may also help to explain a medical procedure, update the family on their loved one’s condition or plan appropriate care after discharge. Once a patient is discharged from our hospital, any follow-up appointments should be made with the patient’s primary care physician.
Patient Care Conference
At ContinueCARE Hospital at Baptist Health Madisonville, every person on your healthcare team plays an active role in your care. We conduct weekly patient care conferences where all members of the team are available at the same time to discuss your progress and answer any questions that you may have. We strongly encourage you and your family to participate.
Learn About Our Services
Quality Care for the Critically Ill
Our hospital provides long term acute care for patients who require a long-term hospital stay. Many patients require an intensive level of care.
The ContinueCARE Difference
ContinueCARE Hospital at Baptist Health Madisonville offers several unique benefits for patients and family members:
- We provide care with an interdisciplinary approach
- Our teamof specialists works together for optimal patient outcomes
- Each patient has an individualized care plan based on their needs and preferences
- We encourage family and/or caregiver participation and keep loved ones informed every step of the way