Library: Policy

317:30-5-60. Subacute level of care

Issued 5-11-98

     Subacute (SA) level of care is skilled care provided by a long term care hospital to patients with medically complex needs.  The patients who are treated include those with complex pulmonary problems, children requiring long-term care to improve or maintain their physical condition or prevent deterioration to children who are terminally ill, children who are experiencing severe developmental disabilities and multi-handicaps.