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Admissions for Families

When your loved one needs continued hospital-level care after a serious illness or injury, the next step can feel overwhelming. At RML Specialty Hospital, our admissions team guides families through the process and handles the details—so you don’t have to manage this alone.

This page explains how admission works, what information may be needed, and what to expect when your loved one is admitted to RML.

How Admission Works

Our nurse clinical liaisons work closely with you, your loved one’s care team, and the hospital discharge planner to help determine the appropriate level of care. We coordinate directly with the hospital and keep you informed throughout the process, so you’re never left wondering what happens next.

01

Referral or Call

Admission begins with a referral to RML from your hospital care team.

02

Clinical Review

RML nurse clinical liaison reviews the medical information to determine whether long-term acute care is appropriate.

03

Insurance Verification

Insurance coverage is confirmed prior to admission. Families are informed on coverage so there are no surprises.

04

Transfer Coordination

When admission is approved, RML nurse clinical liaisons coordinates directly with the your discharge planner to arrange a safe transfer to RML.

Eligibility and Information Review

RML provides hospital-level long-term acute care for patients who no longer require intensive care but still need daily medical monitoring and treatment.

Patients who may benefit from care at RML often include those recovering from:

  • Prolonged critical illness

  • Complex medical conditions following an ICU stay

  • Respiratory failure or ventilator dependence

  • Serious infections, wounds, or neurologic complications

Each referral is reviewed individually. Admission decisions are based on medical needs and the ability to benefit from continued hospital-level care.

Family Communication and Support

Families are kept informed throughout the hospital stay, with clear communication about care plans, next steps, and changes in a patient’s condition. Care team members are available to address questions and explain the care process to families.

Support services are available to help patients navigate the emotional and personal challenges that often accompany extended hospital stay.

Family Communication and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission to RML follows four steps: a referral or call from your hospital care team, a clinical review of the patient's medical information, insurance verification, and transfer coordination. RML's nurse clinical liaisons manage each step and keep families informed throughout, so you are never left wondering what happens next.

Admission begins with a referral to RML from the patient's current hospital care team - usually the physician, case manager, or discharge planner. An RML nurse clinical liaison then reviews the medical information to determine whether long-term acute care is appropriate. Families can also contact RML's admissions team directly to start the conversation.

RML's nurse clinical liaisons review each referral individually, evaluating the patient's medical information alongside the hospital care team and discharge planner. Admission decisions are based on the patient's medical needs and their ability to benefit from continued hospital-level care. Each referral is assessed on its own circumstances.

Insurance coverage is confirmed before a patient is admitted. RML verifies benefits and informs families about coverage in advance, so there are no surprises during the hospital stay. This step is built into the admission process before transfer is arranged.

Families are kept informed throughout the stay with clear communication about care plans, next steps, and any changes in the patient's condition. Care team members are available to answer questions and explain the care process, and support services help families manage the emotional and personal challenges of an extended hospitalization.

Families who have questions or want to discuss whether RML is appropriate for their loved one can reach RML's admissions team at 630-286-4100. The team helps families understand the process and coordinates directly with the referring hospital.

Ready to Talk With Admissions?

If you have questions or would like to discuss whether RML may be appropriate for your loved one, our admissions team is here to help.