When a patient with complex respiratory needs is ready to leave the hospital, the next step in their care journey can be just as important as the treatment they received during their stay.
For patients requiring ventilator support, tracheostomy care, high-flow oxygen, or ongoing respiratory management, a successful transition depends on clinical coordination, communication, and access to the right resources. That's where Taylor Mostoller, RRT, Clinical Liaison at Ohman Family Living at Briar, plays an important role.
Helping Patients Navigate the Next Step
Taylor serves as a clinical resource for patients, families, case managers, discharge planners, physicians, and respiratory teams navigating complex care transitions.
Whether coordinating placement for a ventilator patient, helping a family understand their options, or working alongside hospital teams to ensure continuity of care, her goal is to make the process as seamless and supportive as possible.
"Every patient deserves a transition plan that supports their recovery and quality of life. My goal is to help families and healthcare teams feel confident that the next level of care is the right fit for their loved one."
For many families, respiratory care decisions can feel overwhelming. Having a Registered Respiratory Therapist involved in the transition process provides an added layer of clinical expertise, advocacy, and reassurance during a critical time.
Clinical Liaison
A graduate of Youngstown State University and a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Taylor brings more than 10 years of long-term care experience and three years of home health liaison experience to her role at Ohman Family Living at Briar.
Having worked in a variety of skilled nursing and post-acute care settings, she understands the challenges patients, families, and healthcare teams face when navigating respiratory care after hospitalization.
Her clinical background allows her to bridge the gap between acute care and post-acute care, helping ensure patients receive the support they need to continue their recovery.
Why Respiratory Care Transitions Matter
Patients with complex respiratory conditions often face increased risks during transitions between care settings. Successful outcomes depend on several key factors:
- Clear communication between providers: Ensuring critical patient records and treatment milestones are shared between the hospital and post-acute facility.
- Continuity of respiratory treatment plans: Aligning ventilation parameters, oxygen flow rates, and weaning schedules without interruption.
- Access to specialized respiratory clinicians: Ensuring 24/7 coverage by Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) on campus.
- Family education and support: Providing families with clear, jargon-free explanations of clinical milestones and recovery paths.
- Early identification of barriers to recovery: Proactively screening for infections, respiratory distress, or emotional fatigue.
When these elements come together, patients are more likely to experience smoother recoveries, improved outcomes, and fewer avoidable readmissions.
Why Taylor Chose Briar
After years of working in long-term care, Taylor found a home at Ohman Family Living at Briar because of its commitment to resident-centered care and respiratory excellence.
"After working in many skilled nursing facilities, Ohman Family Living at Briar stands apart and aligns with my values of resident-centered care. I am dedicated to improving quality of life while ensuring patients receive the clinical support they need to succeed."
Briar's Breathe Easy Program offers:
- 24/7 on-site respiratory therapists
- Ventilator and tracheostomy care
- Respiratory recovery and weaning programs
- Pulmonology support
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary care planning
This level of clinical support allows patients to receive advanced respiratory care closer to home while continuing their recovery in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Building Strong Hospital Partnerships
One of Taylor's primary focuses is strengthening relationships with hospitals and healthcare providers throughout Northeast Ohio.
By understanding the needs of discharge planners, case managers, physicians, respiratory therapists, and care teams, she helps create smoother transitions that benefit both patients and healthcare systems.
Her experience as a respiratory therapist allows her to understand the clinical complexities involved in respiratory care transitions while serving as a trusted resource for referral partners.
A Resource for Patients, Families, and Providers
At its core, Taylor's work is about helping people navigate complex healthcare decisions with confidence.
Whether she is supporting a family facing an unexpected respiratory diagnosis or collaborating with a hospital team on a safe discharge plan, her focus remains the same: ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
For healthcare professionals seeking a trusted respiratory care partner, Taylor serves as a clinical resource dedicated to continuity of care, patient advocacy, and successful outcomes.
To learn more about Briar's specialized respiratory services, visit Briar.Health or read about our clinical Safe Transitions Proven Process.