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Howard Perch: Post-Acute Care

· Howard Perch,Administrator Howard

Howard Perch, 50, from Ormond Beach in Florida is an experienced medical professional who's worked as a hospital administrator and consultant. Between 2011 and 2017, he served at Florida Hospital Oceanside, where he was the Executive Director of Rehabilitation Services. In this position, Howard Perch had administrative oversight over the hospital that provides post-acute care to patients.

Post-acute care refers to the medical attention provided to patients who have undergone treatment and now require rehabilitative services so they can get back to living healthy lives. It is an aspect of medicine that has its own language and facilities, and it is quite essential to understand the nuances of the post-acute world.

One of the vital things to know is that the choice of the post-acute facility to attend is a choice left entirely to the patient and their family. No one can force you to go somewhere you don’t want to, not even a doctor. Family members and friends are often advised to tour various facilities and compare services before settling on one.

As you assess the different facilities, there are various aspects to consider. For starters, you want your loved one to rehabilitate in a clean and safe environment, especially if they're recovering from surgery. A dirty facility can easily lead to acquiring deadly infections. You also want a facility where the staff are helpful and friendly, marks of an approachable staff. The facility should also allow you to see your loved one, provided that the visits don’t impede on the hospital's ability to care for them.

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