Success Story

Mr. Franklin: Overcoming Setbacks and Writing a New Chapter

“Franklin's journey is not just one of physical recovery but also of rediscovery.”

Franklin began his healing journey at BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - National Harborside in May 2022, facing a formidable battle with multifocal cavitary pneumonia. His condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to intubation and mechanical ventilation, further complicated by pulseless electrical activity arrests. Despite enduring a prolonged and challenging stay in the ICU, Sterling's resilience shone through. He was weaned off the ventilator, though his path was fraught with difficulties, including unsuccessful extubation attempts, which necessitated a tracheostomy.

Franklin's journey was marked by significant challenges. After moving to a medical floor, he suffered a cardiac arrest following PEG tube placement, leading to further setbacks and unstable atrial fibrillation. However, through continuous respiratory treatment, Franklin's condition gradually improved. This progress allowed for the downsizing of his tracheostomy and the application of a speaking valve. By the time he was ready for admission to BridgePoint Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation - National Harborside in August 2022, his tracheostomy had been successfully removed.

When Franklin arrived at BridgePoint Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation, he required maximum assistance for most activities of daily living. He needed total assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation, although he remained independent with self-feeding and oral hygiene. Through his perseverance and the dedicated care provided at BridgePoint, Sterling made remarkable strides in his recovery. Today, he is completely independent in all activities of daily living and ambulates freely without any assistive devices.

Franklin's journey is not just one of physical recovery but also of rediscovery. He now enjoys spending time outdoors, writing poetry, and socializing with friends. As he transitions to an assisted living facility in Northwest DC, Sterling leaves behind a legacy of resilience and determination.

In honor of his journey and love for poetry, Franklin has shared one of his original poems with us. His words are a testament to the strength and spirit that have carried him through this challenging time. We wish Franklin all the best as he embarks on this new chapter in his life. Good luck, Franklin!

Meridian H

Myne fount that is of plashes even to dissolve. (My fountain that splashes evenly)

A worn of tres gusts o nend hem doth sink and it beo bend. (The group of trees that sway in the wind)

Tho, lives sweg at an idul balconee til disagree. (Though merry music lives at an empty balcony until you disagree)

-Franklin S.