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Genesis HealthCare
As the nation’s leading provider of healthcare
services from short-term to long-term and a
wide variety of living options and professional
clinical services, Genesis HealthCare focuses on
the vitality of the person. How and where we
can make a difference in the overall well-being
and healthy outlook of everyone we serve is
our daily mission.
Getting back to
a healthier life,
and back home quicker.
We apply an interdisciplinary approach
designed to stabilize and manage
pulmonary conditions to transition
patients back home quickly. Our team
of experienced pulmonary professionals
will assist in achieving patient goals for
getting back to a healthier life. It’s all
part of our mission of vitality.
Pulmonary Management
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Specialists in vitality
for a healthier return home.
Genesis HealthCare does not discriminate against persons in its
admission, services, or employment on the basis of race, color,
national origin, disability or age.
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P U L M O N A RY M A N AG E M E N T
An interdisciplinary approach helps for
healthier outcomes
We apply an interdisciplinary approach designed
to stabilize and manage medical conditions to
transition patients back home quickly. Our team
of experienced health care professionals will
assist in achieving patient goals on their journey
back to a healthier life.
Genesis Pulmonary Management
At Genesis HealthCare, our focus is to provide patients with successful pulmonary disease
management and the education to live a healthy
lifestyle. The more an individual can understand
his or her condition, or that of a loved one, the
more effective the overall treatment is for the
patient.
In addition to advanced pulmonary capabilities,
our services include:
• Trach management and weaning
• High-flow oxygen needs
• Chest tube and catheter drainage and care
• CPAP and BiPAP
• Individualized exercise program
• Specialized diets and nutrition management
• Quantifiable outcome measures
• Comprehensive patient/family education
• Home discharge planning support
Services and amenities vary by location.
• Consulting pulmonologist, rounding weekly
• Licensed respiratory therapist (7 days/week)
• Nurses specially trained in pulmonary care
• Medical director
• Attending physician
• Nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Social services
• Physical, occupational and speech therapists
• Dietitian
Pulmonary management across a wide array
of diagnoses
Genesis provides expertise in the management of
chronic and acute respiratory conditions:
• Moderate to severe COPD
• Asthma
• Restrictive Lung Disease
• Pneumonia
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Emphysema
Educating patients, families and caregivers
Adapting to pulmonary disease may take some
time for patients, families and caregivers.
That’s why Genesis offers individualized and
group education sessions on a variety of topics.
• Breathing Techniques
• Oxygen Safety
• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Energy Conservation
• Nutrition
• Stop Smoking Education
• Respiratory Medications
At Genesis, learning to manage respiratory
conditions is critical to a successful discharge
home.