Long term care, LTC, means a lot in the health care world. To me, LTC, means to make accommodations on a long term basis for individuals who physically and mentally are incapable of independent living for whatever clinically diagnosed reason. From that description, two more specific meanings can be derived. First, LTC is responsible for accommodating individuals on long term basis. Unlike acute care, which can be anywhere from a day trip to a three month stay in a hospital. LTC requires maintenance from licensed and trained staff. The care provided is based on individual needs with intentions of rendering care for the remainder of the individuals' life unless noted by other medical professionals.
The other meaning that can be related to LTC is the capability of accommodating individuals with a diagnosed illness, either mental or physical that requires extensive care due to impairments. The impairments do not have to be limited to physical handicaps but also mental ones that do not allow an individual to function solely on their own accord. Long term care has many interpretations and meanings and entails much more than was mentioned.
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