Patient-focused ventilator care in the context of a larger respiratory program
The zephyr - a gentle breeze - is the inspiration for the respiratory and ventilator care program of Exeter Healthcare.
As the only long-term ventilator unit in New Hampshire, 7 of our 26 beds are dedicated to residents who require ventilators. We participate in Medicaid, Medicare and commercial insurance programs. We also accept patients by referral.
Our respiratory therapists assess, plan and implement quality respiratory care for residents. We meet with families initially, quarterly and as needed to assess and reassess the progress and plan for each resident, ensuring continual care of the highest quality.
Exeter Healthcare also offers respiratory services to skilled patients who are not ventilator-dependent.
Respiratory services offered
* 24-hour respiratory services
* Achieva ventilator units for optimal weaning
* Arterial blood gas analysis
* Bronchodilator therapy
* Bronchopulmonary hygiene
*Tracheostomy care
*Tracheostomy changes
* Chest physiotherapy
* Resident and family education and in-service training
* Staff pulmonologist serves as medical director
* Ventilator management
*Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
*Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)
*Weaning
We can accomodate residents ranging from pediatric to elderly. Diagnoses include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, and traumatic brain injury.
Interdisciplinary team
* Activities directors
* Dieticians
* Occupational therapists
* Physical therapists
* Psychological support professionals
* Pulmonologist/medical director
* Respiratory therapists
* RN/LPN and licensed assistants
* Speech therapists
* Social services administrators
* Wound care management providers
Additional Services
* Church services with communion
* Daily living routines
* Family meetings
* Hairdresser on site
* Off-site outings
* Personalized activity programs
* Pet visits for those who have a furry loved one
* Room service available for meals
* Special family and seasonal events
For additional information, referrals or to arrange a visit, call Laurie Cascadden at (603) 580-7149.
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