Home Health Care Frequently Asked Questions
Most of us have very little knowledge of home health care services. Need more facts to clear your misunderstanding regarding home health care services? We have got your back!
With the advancement of technology, it is easier to get health care treatments that were once offered only in a hospital, nursing facilities or a doctor’s office in the comfort of your home. It is easier for patients to choose medical services like wound care, IV therapy, stroke rehabilitation and more at home.
The goal of home health care services is to improve the patients’ health and help them become independent to manage their own health.
A variety of patients can choose home health care services. Examples of people who need home health services include patients who need IV therapy, treatment for wounds, someone living with chronic illness or who must have rehabilitation after a hip replacement and others.
A patient qualifies for home health care services if his doctor orders home health services and is willing to continue to manage the patient’s care. The patient must suffer from a medical condition that makes it necessary to get the services of a speech pathologist, a registered nurse, a physical therapist, and skilled doctors. More the patient must be homebound.
Home health care services are often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance plans. Inspiration hospice experts will work with your insurance provider to check what’s covered and what you are required to pay for.
The primary physician of the patient decides whether the patient gets home health care services or not. The patient is required to stay under the care of his primary physician during the period he receives home health care services.
Inspiration Hospice provides a comprehensive care for people who need medical services such as physical rehabilitation, wound care, intravenous medications and need medical help to manage the symptoms of a life-threatening illness.
We also help people living with chronic medical problems.
Chronic medical conditions are those that get worse slowly over many years. Examples of chronic disease include but are not limited to
- Heart failure
- Diabetes
- COPD
- Dementia
- Cancer
The goal of home health care is to teach people how to successfully manage their disease and recognize the warning signs. This makes it easier to avoid trips to the ER.
Home health care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of experts. Your primary physician will decide the kind of care you need. This will include medical help from a registered nurse, a speech pathologist, a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a personal care aide or other professionals depending on your needs.
Inspiration Hospice professionals are available 24 hours a day for consultation or home visits if required.
Home health care services are often intended for a short period of time, often a few weeks. These services are provided long enough to stabilize the patient’s health and teach them how to manage their condition independently.
