White paper Understanding distinct part units and why long-term care hospitals should consider opening one By Carrie O’Connell, RN Director, Clinical Product Manager for WellSkyLong-term care hospitals (L TACHs) are a unique portion of the post-acute care continuum. These facilities are designed for a specific group of patients, yet they sometimes care for patients outside that group, as well. To help create consistency in the L TACH space, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added additional regulations to help promote value-based care within this space. New regulations have caused L TACHs to diversify. A way to diversify that few have adopted is establishing a distinct part unit (DPU). These partitioned sections of the facility offer flexibility while mainta

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