What is Sparrow Specialty Hospital?

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Sparrow Specialty Hospital is an acute care hospital, providing medically complex patients with high levels of specialized care over a longer period of time. Although small in size, Sparrow Specialty Hospital is highly focused on specific patient needs. Commonly known as a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH), Sparrow Specialty Hospital is worth considering for people experiencing a wide range of serious medical illnesses, including respiratory problems.

What is the advantage of using Sparrow Specialty Hospital?
At Sparrow Specialty Hospital, we recognize that certain people continue to have complex medical needs lasting beyond the usual hospital stay. We welcome people who need longer, more specialized care than other facilities can provide. We provide our patients with the clinical experience, compassionate care and comfortable environment they need to begin the healing process.

What kinds of patients can Sparrow Specialty Hospital help?
Sparrow Specialty Hospital can treat people with diagnoses related to issues such as:

• Cardiac-related disorders including telemetry
• Catastrophic injuries
• Cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs)
• Complicated orthopedics
• Infectious diseases
• Malnutrition

• Multi-system organ failure
• Neurological conditions
• Post-operative complication
• Respiratory diseases (COPD)
• Complex wound care

What makes Sparrow Specialty Hospital different?
Sparrow Specialty Hospital focuses on specific types of seriously ill people with unique needs. This means our staff members are highly specialized in their field of training and can provide an extremely concentrated level of care. This degree of specialization means people in need of a high level of care can benefit from the latest and most advanced medical technology. Because of the critical nature of most patients' illnesses, family members and personal representatives are encouraged to participate in medical team decisions regarding care.

Will my insurance plan cover this kind of care?
Most insurances cover long-term acute care. During the admissions process, Sparrow Specialty Hospital staff will investigate your coverage.

How are patients admitted to Sparrow Specialty Hospital?
Admission to Sparrow Specialty Hospital is a decision reached by your physician, the admissions specialist and you or your representative. If you are currently in an acute care hospital, your discharge planner can ask the admissions director at Sparrow Specialty Hospital to evaluate your condition and the hospital's ability to meet your needs.

Sparrow Specialty Hospital only admits patients who will benefit from the type of care we provide.

Anyone can request information about Sparrow Specialty Hospital. To explore your eligibility, talk to your physician or discharge planner. For more information, call 517.364.6800.