noun
long-term care bed; chronic-stage bed
A hospital bed designated for patients who require long-term medical care or are in a chronic stage of illness, as defined under Japanese health insurance and medical care systems.
療養病床は、長期の療養を必要とする患者のために設けられています。
Long-term care beds are provided for patients who need extended medical care.
病院の療養病床が不足している地域もあります。
Some regions have a shortage of chronic-stage beds in hospitals.