Ventilator Weaning Program Cleveland
The Grace Hospital ventilator weaning program in Cleveland helps patients who need extended time to regain strength and breathe independently. Our multidisciplinary team includes respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists, clinical nutritionists, and nursing staff focused on ventilator liberation.
In 2024 quality reporting, Grace Hospital achieved a 56% ventilator weaning rate—above the national average—for patients in our LTAC program inside University Hospitals.
Who is appropriate for ventilator weaning at Grace Hospital?
Patients transferred from ICU or acute care hospitals across Northeast Ohio who remain ventilator-dependent, tracheostomy-dependent, or require BiPAP/CPAP weaning may qualify for our LTAC ventilator program when they need hospital-level care beyond a short acute stay.
Patients with needs including:
- Mechanical ventilator dependence
- BiPAP/CPAP weaning
- Oxygen therapy
- Endotracheal tubes
- Tracheostomy care and decannulation
Does Grace Hospital accept ventilator patients from ICU?
Yes. Grace Hospital accepts ventilator-dependent patients referred from ICUs and acute care hospitals throughout Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and Northeast Ohio. As a hospital-within-a-hospital at University Hospitals, we can coordinate direct ICU transfer when needed.
What is Grace Hospital's ventilator weaning success rate?
Grace Hospital reported a 56% ventilator liberation rate in 2024 quality compliance data, above the national average for comparable LTAC patients.
How do I refer a ventilator patient in Cleveland?
Call 216-687-1500 or complete our online patient referral form. A clinical liaison will contact you to review admission criteria.
About Grace Hospital
Our mission is to serve as a center for excellence in the provision of specialized health care services and comfort for patients and families coping with catastrophic illness and injury.