Description

Program is designed to provide for patients' healthcare needs while they recover from illness, injury or surgery at home. It provides the following services:RN Services Physical assessment Education about Medication and disease Administration of IV and injectable medications Care of IV Catheters Wound assessment and care Maintenance and changing of catheters Maintenance of feeding tubes Education about feedings Collection of laboratory specimens Specialized post cardiac surgery care and educationPhysical Therapy Services Assessment of rehabilitation needs Development of specialized programs to meet identified needs Development and supervision of therapeutic and exercise programs Ambulatory/gait training Treatment and therapeutic programs designed to help manage pain Assessment of equipment needs and home safety concernsOccupational Therapy Services Assessment of rehabilitation needs Planning and supervision of therapeutic programs designed to restore function Teaching techniques to improve independence in activities of daily livingSpeech Pathology Services Assessment of communication and swallowing disorders Planning and supervision of training programs designed to improve independent communication Implementation of therapeutic programs to improve nutrition problems due to swallowing difficultiesMedical Social Services Assessment of community resource needs Planning for care needs in the home Assistance with making adjustments to disability and illness Support for patients and families in a crisis that inhibits the patients' abilities to recoverHome Health Aide Services Personal care and bathing Assistance with activities of daily living Catheter care Assistance with ambulation and exercises

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