Select Specialty Hospital: Case Study

On 3/21/17 I met Ms. Melius at the Select Specialty Hospital. After speaking with Michelle internal case manager on 3/20/17 I was advised that doctor appointments outside of the facility would not be taking place. They will make accommodations for any physician to see her in the facility. Ms. Melius continues to need 50 liters of oxygen at rest. With any activity she needs 100liters. Taking her to outside appointments is too difficult. Ms. Meluis diagnosis has been updated to include ARDS and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Ms. Melius is able to walk 10 steps with the increased oxygen need. She sits in a chair at the bedside. Ms. Melius is alert and oriented. Her family has been made aware of her current status. At this point it is unknown if