Patients with acute or chronic illness such as: sepsis, various infectious processes, acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), diabetes, GI issues, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, alcohol withdrawal, liver disease, substance misuse, endocarditis, heart disease, skin/wound issues, acute and chronic respiratory illness including COPD, flu, pneumonia, and Cystic Fibrosis. DH is a nationally recognized CF center and the adult patients requiring admission come to Medical Specialties.