Kindred Hospital Westminster

Stacy is an administrative assistant at Kindred Hospital and helps to not only keep hospital leadership organized and on point, she also helps across other departments with hospital events, meetings and employee activities. Stacey is always willing to help and fill in wherever she is needed from sitting in at the front desk, to making calls or whatever else is needed and she always does it with a smile! said Amy, the patient relations representative. I really love hel...ping people, Stacy affirmed. Working in healthcare is very interesting and rewarding as you learn something new every day and it’s wonderful to see how we help our patients get their health back, so they can go on to the next level of care or even better, back home to their families. My job is fun and fulfilling and no two days are alike. And even though I’m always busy, because I love what I do it never feels like a chore. See more

Kindred #HealthcareHeroes are stepping up to protect themselves, and their patients, by getting the COVID-19 vaccine #MyWhy #IGotTheShot

When Michael began to feel sick and developed a serious cough, he had to call a friend after he started to have difficulty breathing. He was taken to an acute care hospital and diagnosed with COVID-19. He remained at the facility until he was able to be transferred to Kindred Hospital where he could receive respiratory therapy and begin his rehabilitation. At the beginning of his stay Michael was unresponsive and needed full assistance from his caregivers for all his needs. H...is entire team of caregivers worked together to help Michael on his long journey, and day by day he made progress in all areas of his recovery until he was finally able to be discharged from Kindred. I am so thankful to be alive, Michael affirmed before he was discharged from Kindred. "I plan to enjoy life more, lighten up and not get stressed out about uncomfortable things. See more

My main goal is to get back to a normal life after COVID, Marvin shared just before he was cleared to be discharged. Shortness of breath and chest pain originally led the retired police officer to the hospital where he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and had to be placed on a ventilator when he stopped being able to breathe on his own. Additional complications followed, including kidney failure, septic shock and uncontrollable pain, and Marvin was then transferred to Kindred Ho...spital to receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. My nurses and all the staff here helped me and motivated me to get better, and I want everyone to take this very seriously because I know firsthand it is a very real sickness. Everyone who helped me from the time I was admitted to the ER and to my discharge from Kindred pulled me out of the grave and I will be forever grateful. See more

Happy Occupational Therapy Month to all of our amazing therapists! Your holistic and personalized approach to evaluations, interventions and outcomes plays such a vital role in helping our patients reach their recovery goals, and for that we are extremely grateful. #NationalOTMonth

Knowing the specialized care options for recovering COVID-19 patients after the ICU is critical for their optimal recovery. Hear from our Hospital Division SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sean Muldoon, as he discusses this patient population with Dr. John Whyte, CMO of WebMD, and how LTAC hospitals are uniquely equipped to care for these patients: http://Kindrd.care/6183H8VIL

Rodelio works as a dialysis nurse at a medical center and was caring for COVID-19 patients when he began to experience the symptoms associated with the viral infection. He developed respiratory and kidney failure, sepsis and a critical buildup of fluid in his lungs, requiring Rodelio to be placed on a ventilator. Then he began his recovery at Kindred Hospital. I am very pleased with my time here at Kindred, Rogelio affirmed before he was discharged. They helped me to get better, and I am happy we chose to come here. My wife and family are amazed at how quickly I got better, and they are excited for me to do rehab next, so I can come home again!

Roger contracted COVID-19 as an RN caring for others on the front lines. He developed multiple, serious complications from the virus and eventually was admitted to Kindred Hospital to work on respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Our proven history of successfully liberating patients from breathing machines has been central to delivering positive patient outcomes during the pandemic.

Jay and Carol met over six years ago when they were patients at a rehabilitation facility. During the course of their treatment, they became friends, exchanged phone numbers and, after they had both recovered and returned home, made plans for a date. Over the next few months their relationship deepened and they fell in love. Even though Jay has faced several health challenges since they first met, Carol has always been at his side and just recently while Jay was at Kindred Ho...spital, they decided that they were meant to be married and started making arrangements. Then, on a sunny morning in the middle of August, Jay and Carol were wed by their pastor and a couple of witnesses who attended the ceremony just outside of Kindred Hospital. We’re ready for Jay to get better, so he can be discharged and come home, and we can start our lives as husband and wife, Carol shared. We are strong in our faith and grateful that it was fate that brought us together.

This is Respiratory Care Week. Thanks to all respiratory therapists for their professionalism, hard work, sacrifice, and commitment to providing excellent patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After Dulce started feeling sick, she was taken to the hospital where she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and had to be placed on a ventilator. She was transferred to Kindred Hospital to receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. She rapidly started to make progress under the guidance of her respiratory therapists and started on the early mobility program with her physical and occupational therapists. The staff have all done a very good job, Dulce expressed before being discharged to return home. I am happy that they have given me my life back. I passed the swallow evaluation and am so happy to be able to drink and eat again. And thanks to my rehab team I am now able to walk the entire hallway.

Margarita developed COVID-19 and had to be put on a ventilator and given a feeding tube. Then she was transferred to Kindred Hospital for advanced respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Her respiratory therapists immediately started working to strengthen her lungs and wean her from the ventilator. Margarita steadily improved until she no long needed the ventilator, could eat and drink a normal diet, was independent in all areas of daily life and able to stand and walk short distances with assistance. Thanks to Kindred and God I am able to go home to my family, Margarita shared just before she left Kindred. Her family gathered to welcome her back home as a hero.

Over the last few weeks, we have focused on the importance of getting a flu shot this year as seasonal influenza viruses begin to spread along with the virus that causes COVID-19. To help raise awareness and encourage others to roll up their sleeves for this year’s flu vaccine, some of our dedicated team members are sharing photos of their flu shots on social media using #FluShotSelfies!

After Barbara returned from a trip, she found that she had contracted COVID-19. After three days her breathing became compromised. Barbara had to be placed on a ventilator and was transferred to Kindred Hospital for respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Her physical and occupational therapists helped her overcome a very long period of inactivity, and she began to regain her strength and motor skills. My team at Kindred gently and effectively weaned me off the vent, Barbara said. Everyone listened to me and really heard me. They also found the sweet spot with my medications to help my anxiety, so I could be weaned I was definitely suffering from post-ICU anxiety. I had full confidence in the staff and I that helped me get better.

The special importance of a flu vaccine this winter comes down to one word twindemic" - that describes the serious consequences of the flu in possible conjunction with COVID-19. Click here to read more: http://Kindrd.care/6188Gf79k

This is National Physical Therapy Month, and we want to salute all of our hard-working #HealthCareHeroes who help our patients get back on their feet.

Happy National Case Management Week! We are thankful for all of our case managers and the role that they play in bringing nurses, doctors, therapists and families together to create a plan for outstanding patient outcomes. Thank you, case managers, for all that you do!

George had a heart attack and had to be put on a ventilator. He was transferred to Kindred Hospital to receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Soon, he was able to begin communicating with a speaking valve and as his lungs became stronger, his breathing tube was removed. George was discharged to a rehab facility to continue his recovery before returning home to his wife and family. His team celebrated his discharge and everyone wished him all the best as he left Kindred.