Ebenezer Transitional Care
M Health Fairview System COVID-19 Specific Transitional Care
Due to an increasing need for a post-acute COVID-19 transitional care unit, Ebenezer Ridges Transitional Care Unit has been selected to serve as a COVID-19 specific transitional care unit for the MHealth Fairview System.
We are also taking steps to maximize our infection control protocols for the newly designated COVID-19 TCU, as well as for the rest of the campus. Our infection prevention and control protocols are based on and supported by leadership of those who have already successfully transitioned Bethesda to a COVID-19 specific hospital.
We are also taking steps to maximize our infection control protocols for the newly designated COVID-19 TCU, as well as for the rest of the campus. Our infection prevention and control protocols are based on and supported by leadership of those who have already successfully transitioned Bethesda to a COVID-19 specific hospital.
COVID-19 TCU Common Questions
- Who can be admitted to the TCU? Anyone with active or suspect COVID and part of the M Health Fairview system and in need of transitional care services.
- Can individuals outside of the M Health Fairview System be admitted to the TCU? At this time, we are only scheduling capacity for those part of the M Health Fairview Health System.
- How long will this remain a COVID-19 Specific Transitional Care Unit? As long as there is a need for it.
- I had planned on having my transitional care stay within the Ebenezer Ridges Campus, where is a good alternative for transitional care services? Both the Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN and Aurora on France in Edina, MN are part of the Ebenezer system and would work with you to ensure a successful recovery.
- Who has access to the TCU? No one will have access to the TCU unless you are working on the TCU. No other staff will have access.
- Can TCU staff go to other parts of the campus? No, TCU staff will not be allowed anywhere else on the campus.
- Is the ventilation system separate in the TCU from the rest of the Campus? Yes, The ventilation (HVAC) system is separate in the TCU than the rest of the campus. There is NO chance of it being transmitted through the vents.
- What has been done to prepare for the conversion to a COVID-19 specific TCU? We have the full resources of the M Health Fairview System who helped successfully transition Bethesda Hospital to a COVID-19 specific hospital. Daily communication between Fairview and Ebenezer corporate leadership teams (Administration, Nursing, MHealth Fairview Physicians, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dietary, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technologies, Campus Leadership) to discuss day to day progress. We have dedicated infection prevention experts from the M Health Fairview System scrutinizing all aspects to minimize COVID spreading outside of the TCU building. Continuous, thorough, and extensive training for TCU staff on infection prevention protocol. Access to M Health Fairview supply chain to ensure the best access to proper PPE.
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- Question not listed or in press release? Contact Us.
When you leave the hospital, you may not be strong enough to care for yourself at home. Your care team may recommend a stay in a transitional care unit. The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) or short-term rehabilitation is skilled nursing care that is available in a licensed nursing community, usually after a hospital stay. TCUs are special units that provide short-term therapy and medical care. TCUs can help bridge the gap between hospital care and returning home.
How TCU can help:
• Work with patients who may need rehabilitation, or who have medical needs that qualify them for a skilled nursing facility stay
• We help patients with complex conditions transition to the next stage of care. The average stay is 14 days or fewer
• Care is tailored to meet your specific needs; we offer speech, occupational and physical therapy, recreational therapy, and spiritual care
• Alternative therapies are also available, such as healing touch, aromatherapy, and music therapy
• Provides care coordinators who will work with you and your family to educate you and your family about services available once you leave the TCU
The following TCUs and Short-Term Rehabilitation Centers are part of Ebenezer's Continuing Care Network.
• Work with patients who may need rehabilitation, or who have medical needs that qualify them for a skilled nursing facility stay
• We help patients with complex conditions transition to the next stage of care. The average stay is 14 days or fewer
• Care is tailored to meet your specific needs; we offer speech, occupational and physical therapy, recreational therapy, and spiritual care
• Alternative therapies are also available, such as healing touch, aromatherapy, and music therapy
• Provides care coordinators who will work with you and your family to educate you and your family about services available once you leave the TCU
The following TCUs and Short-Term Rehabilitation Centers are part of Ebenezer's Continuing Care Network.
