Post-acute care

**Post-acute care**

Post-acute care refers to the range of medical and supportive services provided to patients after they have been discharged from an acute care hospital. This type of care focuses on helping individuals recover, regain independence, and manage chronic health conditions through rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health care, hospice, and long-term care services. It plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home or other care settings, improving patient outcomes, and reducing hospital readmissions. Post-acute care is essential for patients recovering from surgery, serious illness, injury, or prolonged hospitalization.