Patient Care Services

Kindred Hospitals use a multidisciplinary team approach to care that helps our patients return to the highest quality of life possible. Our areas of patient care services include:

Direct Admission

For your convenience, our hospital accepts direct admissions from Extended Care or Skilled Nursing facilities. Direct admissions take top priority and our objective is to have your care transferred from your facility to our acute care hospital with a minimum of red tape. The goal is to have you in your hospital bed, receiving the quality care you require in as prompt a manner as possible, and to facilitate your return to your ECF or SNC as soon as you are able.

Advanced Nutrition

When illness or surgery adversely affects a patient’s stomach or digestive system, we administer medication and nutrition through a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) or a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) until the patient recovers.

Brain Injury

Brain injuries can be as sudden as they are devastating. Our interdisciplinary approach to caring for patients with brain injuries includes all aspects of rehabilitation and recovery.

Diagnostic Imaging

Skilled and certified technicians operate our imaging equipment, and we make every effort to perform the testing in as prompt and as convenient a manner as possible.

Dialysis

Our interdisciplinary team of dialysis specialists includes physicians, nurses, technicians and dietitians who strive to help you meet the challenges of dialysis with comfort and dignity, and continue to live a full, active life.

Geriatric Services

Our interdisciplinary team of geriatric specialists includes physicians, rehabilitation therapists, dietitians and mental-health professionals. Their objective is to help our senior patients live life to its fullest.

Pain Management

We feature a variety of treatments designed to ease chronic pain conditions that may result from an accident, infection or sprain.

Palliative Care

Palliative care is designed for patients with active, advanced disease and a short life expectancy. The focus of care is to prevent or relieve symptoms and to do everything possible to improve the patient’s quality of life.

Pulmonary Rehab

The aim of our pulmonary rehab team is to determine your capacity for respiratory recovery and then help you reach your fullest level of function. Our rehab regimen includes testing, education, breathing retraining and nutritional counseling.

Rehabilitation

The rehabilitation process is designed to help strengthen and restore a patient’s ability to live and work as normally as possible after a disabling injury or illness. Contact us for detailed rehab program information.

Physicians

Your clinical treatment is the chief responsibility of your physician. As a member of the medical staff, your physician makes the necessary arrangements for laboratory services, X-rays, medications, special diets and any other treatment or service.

All physicians admitted to the medical staff are graduates of recognized schools of medicine and hold a current state license. They represent a wide range of specialties, are board certified and many also have subspecialty board certification. Specialties represented at Kindred Hospital Oklahoma City include pulmonary disease, pulmonary disease with a special certification in critical care, nephrology, cardiovascular disease, gastroenterology, neurology, general surgery, radiology, oncology/hematology, podiatry, ENT, urology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, infectious disease, psychiatry, and endocrinology.

Nursing

Nursing services are provided around the clock to meet each patient’s unique needs. Through the Department of Nursing, care plans are created in conjunction with physicians, therapists and specialists in other disciplines.

Respiratory Therapists

Under the direction of the medical staff, our team of respiratory therapists evaluates, treats and manages patients with cardiopulmonary problems. They also provide preventive care.

Radiology

Using advanced equipment, the radiology staff performs a variety of X-rays and diagnostic services that play an important role in diagnosing many illnesses.

Surgical Services

Surgical services are available for patients around the clock. If necessary, for some specialty procedures, patients may be transferred to another facility.

Clinical Laboratory

The laboratory staff, under the direction of a pathologist, is responsible for collecting specimens, conducting tests, and reporting the results your physician may order. These results aid physicians in screening for disease, establishing and confirming diagnoses, monitoring the course of disease and your response to treatment.

Pharmacy

An integral part of the patient care team is our staff of licensed pharmacists. They prepare medications and provide special dietary supplements necessary for proper nutrition.

Food Services and Nutrition Support

The goal of our dietitian is to strive to meet your nutritional needs and prepare diets as ordered by your physician. The dietitian also performs periodic nutritional assessments and monitors your nutrition plan. Please make the dietitian aware of your food preferences and any food allergies you may have.

Recreational Therapy

Provided by a Certified Recreational Therapist, the primary purpose is to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability. The therapist also provides recreation resources and opportunities to improve health and well being.

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists are an integral part of your rehabilitation process. Under the direction of your physician, they evaluate, treat and provide rehabilitation for muscular, skeletal, neurological and circulatory diseases.

Occupational Therapy

The work of the occupational therapist helps promote independence in daily living skills such as feeding, bathing, dressing and grooming. The goal we strive toward is to increase your strength, endurance and coordination.

Speech Therapy

When required, a licensed speech and language pathologist provides therapy to improve your speaking and swallowing skills as much as possible.

Social Services

Your stay will be managed by our Department of Social Services. The staff has planned for your admission and will be here to help you during your stay. Our Internal Case Manager coordinates with all insurance companies to provide for the best use of your healthcare financial resources.

In addition, your discharge will be planned and coordinated by reviewing your needs from equipment to education and will work to provide for a smooth transition.

Chaplain Services

There are chaplains on standby to assist you and your family with any needs or concerns. Your minister is also welcome to visit at any time.