Select Specialty Hospital
Our hospitals form a national network of more than 100 long-term acute care sites across the United States. Our typical patient survived critical care but has continued weakness and significant medical needs. Select Specialty and Regency hospitals are designed to provide comprehensive, specialized care for high-acuity patients who need more time to recover.
Our clinical practice is guided by over 200 local medical directors and chief nursing officers, all of whom follow rigorous protocols approved by Select Medical’s national medical advisory board. Chaired by our LTAC division’s national medical director, pulmonologist Dr. David Jarvis, the board consists of more than 15 leading physicians and clinical specialists. In close collaboration with our chief medical officer, Dr. Samuel Hammerman, the board and local hospital leadership help our treatment teams recognize and utilize many of the most successful, evidence-based practices.
Licensed as long-term acute care hospitals, our hospitals form a national network of critical illness recovery hospitals. Our typical patient survived critical care but has continued weakness and significant medical needs. Select Specialty and Regency hospitals are designed to provide comprehensive, specialized care for high-acuity patients who need more time to recover.
Our clinical practice is guided by medical directors and chief nursing officers, who follow rigorous guidelines approved by Select Medical’s National Medical Advisory Board (NMAB). The board consists of more than a dozen leading physicians and clinical specialists. In close collaboration with our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Samuel Hammerman, MMM, CPE, FCCP, NMAB, local hospital leadership and medical staff help our treatment teams recognize and use successful, clinically-tested treatments.
Upon arrival, you and your loved ones will be invited to sit down with our care team to discuss the plan of care. The goal of the care conference is to establish support and trust and eliminate confusion and misunderstandings. We want everyone working together to get you better.
In addition to information provided in the care conference, you may have other questions. Our team of specialists is here to help address any of your concerns – and make sure that your stay with us is as productive and successful as possible. To ensure your comfort and safety, we offer this general information