| Intensive Care Unit |
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Patient receives specialized nursing and medical care.
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| Acute Care |
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Patient is monitored and treated for conditions of acute illness.
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| Skilled or Swing Bed Care |
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Patient status can be changed from acute care to skilled. This allows for a period of rehabilitation or continued treatment. Physician sees patient no less than weekly.
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| Hospice Care |
| Patient is either being treated to control acute symptoms or may be in for palliative or comfort care only. Hospice nurses and physician manage care with family and patient input. |
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