National Nurses Week is May 6-May 12, 2015, and is a time to celebrate the role that nurses play in delivering the highest quality care to their patients. Each year a theme is chosen to represent the spirit of the nursing profession. This year’s theme...
When it comes to your own health or the health of a close family member or loved one, making care choices can seem daunting. There are many treatment options available for patients at various stages of healing; sometimes these choices can be overwhelming. Continue reading...
Put yourself in this situation: Feeling a sense of panic set in as you brace for the worst, nervous that the topic of discharge planning will soon need to be addressed, a million thoughts race through your mind. Thoughts such as: “Who will care for my loved...
What qualities come to mind when you think of a social worker? Immediately words like compassionate, caring and concerned spring to mind. Other descriptors are resourceful, problem solvers and advocates, while others may immediately think counselor, clinician and caregiver. Regardless of what words come to...
Your one-stop resource for Long Term Acute Care Information Welcome to Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey’s blog. As a Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH), Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey’s blog will cover the various topics, concerns and considerations involved with this level of care. Our...