Patient Population

Meeting the Medically Complex Needs of Our Patient Population

Patients who are typically admitted to Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey require one or more of the following services:

• Long-Term IV Antibiotics (three weeks or longer):

Infectious disease management for patients requiring three or more weeks of intravenous antibiotic therapy for severe infections: such as endocarditis, lung disorders and bone and joint infections.

• Ventilator/Pulmonary Care:

Complex ventilator management and weaning, as well as aggressive and personalized treatment for a wide range of cardio-pulmonary disorders, multi-system organ failure and complex conditions requiring pulmonary rehabilitation.

• Dialysis:

Aggressive care for kidney disorders and the management of acute and chronic end stage renal disease.

• Post-Cerebral Vascular Accident / Stroke Care:

Aggressive management utilizing speech, physical and occupational therapy modalities for a wide variety of neurologic disorders, decreased mobility, loss of strength and swallowing disorders.

• Cardiac Care:

Specializing in the care of the post-surgical cardiac patient, as well as the management of cardiopulmonary disorders requiring ventilator support and critical care cardiac drips.

• Post-Surgical Care:

Care of a wide variety of post-operative conditions and complications, such as fistulas, dehisced wounds, ostomies and trauma.

• Complex Wound Care:

Multidisciplinary approach to complex wound management with a certified wound team specializing in advanced wound therapies and treatment modalities, including negative pressure wound therapy, support surfaces, debridement, pain management and nutrition.

• Low Tolerance Rehabilitation:

Individualized physical, occupational and speech therapies designed to build strength, mobility and optimal functioning in order to return the patient to the highest level of health and well-being.