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Bridgemoor Transitional Care "WE'RE THRILLED TO add the advanced pulmonary program to our highly skilled, clinica l patient ca re ser v ices," says Mark Fritz, President of Bridgemoor Transitional Care. "In adding this layer of respiratory therapy, we demonstrate our continued commitment to helping our patients transition back home and to their everyday lives — no matter the nature of care required." The advanced care unit off ers a vari- ety of services for numerous diagnoses. A mong them are ventilator weaning, 24/7 registered nursing, on-site nurse practitioner and high-fl ow oxygen, as well a s a n on-site lab a nd pha rmacy dispensing system. Bridgemoor's innovative model of care serves as a bridge between the hospital and home, helping to reduce the likelihood of a patient returning to the hospital. This practice can reduce total care costs as the patient recovers under the care of a physician-led team. Respiratory Health Services co-created the original model of respiratory care for the post-acute industry in 1991. The company is recognized as superior in the industry, based on its vast experience in respiratory care, management expertise, credentials and dedication to excellent patient care. Bridgemoor, the fi rst skilled nursing transitional care facility in San Antonio accredited by The Joint Commission, is a 105-bed facility with a Five-Star Quality Rating by Medicare. It's located at 6035 Eckhert Road. Bridgemoor Transitional Care pro- vides personalized , cost-eff ective care af ter a hospital stay that serves as a bridge between the hospital and home. With locatio n s in Ro un d Rock , Fo r t Worth , San Antonio and Webster, this model of care from a physician-led team is designed to return patients home faster, reduce their likelihood of returning to the hospital and, ultimately, reduce the total cost of care. To learn more about Bridgemoor Transitional Care, visit bridgemoorcare.com. n Adds New Pulmonary Program in San Antonio BRIDGEMOOR TR ANSITIONAL CARE IN SAN ANTONIO HA S ADDED AN ADVANCED CARE PULMONARY PROGR AM TO ITS LIST OF PATIENT SERVICES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESPIR ATORY HE ALTH SERVICES, BRIDGEMOOR IS NOW ABLE TO PROVIDE AROUND-THE- CLOCK THER APEUTIC TRE ATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLE X RESPIR ATORY PROBLEMS. M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S S A N A N T O N I O ■ 2 0 2 0 F E A T U R E ❰❰❰❰❰ 2 1