About Extended Hospital Care
Founded in 1961, Holy Family Medical Center continues its commitment to healing as one of the area's only specialty hospitals dedicated to providing advanced and specialized care for medically-complex patients.
As a specialty hospital for extended acute care, we serve patients who need hospitalization on average for about 25 days and in some cases even longer. We offer comprehensive care for patients with acute illnesses or serious injuries such as cardiopulmonary conditions, severe wounds, kidney diseases or neurological disorders such as head or spinal injuries or stroke.
Our interdisciplinary team of experts uses a wide range of specialized services and advanced technology to promote optimal recovery. Because we are focused on extended hospitalization, we are able to provide personalized attention in a close partnership with patients and their families. We understand the importance of treating every patient, not just as someone with a medical condition, but as a whole person with emotional, spiritual and social needs.
Holy Family Medical Center also offers a wide array of outpatient services. This means that patients can receive most tests and procedures on-site without having to be transported elsewhere. Located on a large, modern campus in Des Plaines, our beautiful facility includes a recently renovated lobby, a stunning chapel and comfortable rooms with many amenities.
For questions, more information or initiate the referral process, please call 847-813-3330.
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| Pulmonary | Specialized care for patients with acute or chronic respiratory disorders who may have tracheotomies, ventilators or require extensive respiratory treatments to maintain normal breathing without mechanical support.
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| Medically Complex Care | These are patients who require more than routine care, with intensive therapies and nursing intervention.
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| Neuro/Post-Trauma Care | Designed for patients who require intensive therapy in addition to intensive nursing and respiratory care.
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| Wound Care | Designed for patients with impaired tissue integrity or who are at high risk for complications.
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Simple and Efficient Admissions
Admissions can take place seven days a week. The admissions process starts with the physician referring the patient, followed by an on-site evaluation performed by a nurse liaison. We also
encourage families to tour Holy Family Medical Center. Within 24 hours after the clinical evaluation, an admission decision is made. The admissions staff will assist and designate a date and time for the patient to be transferred and admitted. If Holy Family Medical Center is not the most appropriate health care setting for the patient, an alternative placement recommendation will be made. After the patient is admitted and the individual treatment plan is designed, an multi-disciplinary treatment team will meet regularly regarding each patient to ensure progress or modify treatment as needed to achieve the most favorable outcome. Our staff is always willing to answer any questions or assist in any way possible. Simply call 847-813-3330 to make a referral.
Offering Comprehensive Services
- Daily physician visits
- Multi-specialty medical staff
- 24-hour in house physician coverage
- 24-hour nursing care
- 24-hour respiratory care
- Bedside dialysis
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Pharmacy
- Surgical services on-site
- Patient and family education
- Cardiology services
- Lab services
- Full array of radiology and imaging on-site
- Nutritional care
- Wound care specialists
- Spiritual services
- Case management and discharge planning
You can reach the inpatient referral line at: 847-813-3330. Referral fax: 847-297-5814.
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