Ventilator Admissions: Navigating the Acute to Skilled Nursing Transition

This episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast features Dr. Jerry Gentile discussing the complexities of admitting patients from acute care to skilled nursing facilities. The conversation covers the admission process, the role of patient review instruments (PRI), financial dynamics of care, challenges in ventilator management, and the criteria for accepting patients based on their stability and medical needs. Dr. Gentile emphasizes the importance of skilled care and the need for proper training in facilities to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.