Leo's Success Story
From Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Shawnee
Leo, who lives independently at home, began experiencing significant pain throughout his body after running out of insulin. Realizing the severity of his condition, he admitted himself to a local hospital in Shawnee, where he was diagnosed with sepsis and Fournier gangrene. This required multiple surgical debridements and led to septic shock. After spending several weeks at the hospital, a medical decision was made to transfer Leo to Cornerstone Specialty Hospital Shawnee for advanced medical care, which included IV antibiotics, wound care, and extensive rehabilitation, including physical and occupational therapy, along with proper nutritional support.
Upon admission, Leo's primary physician and interdisciplinary team crafted a comprehensive care plan tailored to his medical needs. The administering physician provided the necessary antibiotics to combat his sepsis and reduce any infections. The wound care team performed numerous debridements to treat his gangrene. Over the course of his six-plus-week stay at Cornerstone, Leo made remarkable progress in wound healing, with an 80% improvement, and his sepsis and infections were fully resolved. The next phase of Leo’s recovery involved extensive rehabilitation. Initially, he was dependent on the care team for all activities of daily living (ADLs) and self-care. However, through over 130 hours of dedicated rehab, Leo began to regain his strength and endurance.
Leo engaged in exercises designed to enhance his strength, flexibility, and mobility. His therapist introduced a variety of activities, including resistance training, balance exercises, and gait training. These sessions were crucial in helping Leo rebuild his physical capabilities and regain his independence. In occupational therapy, Leo focused on relearning and adapting the skills necessary for daily living. His therapist worked with him on tasks such as dressing, grooming, and meal preparation, using adaptive equipment and techniques to overcome his physical limitations. Leo also practiced fine motor skills exercises to improve his dexterity and hand function.
With consistent successes, Leo regained his independence and was able to perform many Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) with minimal assistance. Having met all the goals set in his care plan, Leo was discharged to a lower level of care, where he continues to focus on rehabilitation and wound care.
Care for Complex Conditions
Patients come to our hospitals with serious conditions such as respiratory failure, complex wounds, sepsis, stroke, congestive heart failure, or even a combination of these. Their diagnoses are often complicated by existing health problems like diabetes or COPD. Many of our patients require treatments such as mechanical ventilators, dialysis, or IV therapy.