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Home health care is the provision of health care in the patient's home. Patients feel more confident and secure because of being
in his/her usual place of residence where family and friends can participate with skilled healthcare professionals in providing
care. A team of healthcare professionals together with the patient and his/her family, friends or caregiver collaborate to furnish
care to the patient under the supervision of a licensed physician.
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| Benefits of Home Health Care |
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Home health care includes skilled nursing, therapy, home health aide and social services provided to a patient on a one-on-one
basis. Different levels of treatment, training and education are customized to a patient's needs and may involve family, friends
and caregiver as necessary. Patients discharged to home from a healthcare facility is assured of continuity of skilled care.
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| Who may receive Home Health Care services |
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Anyone can qualify for home health care services as long as the criteria for admission to home health care services are met.
This will be determined by your physician and the skilled home health agency staff who will do an initial assessment.
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| Who pays for Home Health Care services |
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Approved home health care services are covered 100% by Medicare and Medi-Cal. Private insurance coverage varies with individual
policies. Self pay or private pay are handled on a case to case basis. We process insurance verification, eligibility and submit
claims on the patient's behalf.
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Under a Physician's direction and supervision, the following services can be provided in the patient's home on an intermittent
or daily basis:
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- Treatment and Injections
- Dressing change and Wound care
- Catheter care
- Supervision of Medications/Refills
- Restorative Care
- Education on use of Home Health Care Equipment
- Respiratory Rehabilitation
- Health Education Program
- Diabetic Care and Teaching
- Bowel and Bladder Training
- Care of Terminally Ill
- Blood Sugar Testing
- Home Medical Equipment
- I.V. Fluids and Antibiotic Therapy
- Pre-op and Post-op care
- Ostomy care and Teaching
- Parenteral and Enteral Feeding
- Tracheostomy Care
- Decubitus Wound/Ulcer care
- Pain Management
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| Physical Therapy |
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- Restoration of previous level of function, range of motion and strength
- Rehabilitation and education on the use of adaptive equipment
- Education of patient/family/caregiver on home safety, ambulation and tranfers
- Establish a Home Exercise Program
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- Therapeutic exercises to promote independence on activities of daily living
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| Speech Therapy |
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- Assist in restoration of speech, language and the ability to communicate
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| Medical Social Services |
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- Deals with patient/family coping with illness
- Educate patient/caregiver on community resources
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| Home Health Aide Services |
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- Assist patient with personal care
- Assist with safe ambulation and transfer
- Meal preparation and light housekeeping
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| Medical Equipment and Supplies |
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- Arrangement for these services will be made to meet patient's needs.
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| Our Mission |
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To provide high quality, safe and cost-effective nursing, rehabilitation and supportive services to patients in the privacy
and comfort of their homes.
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| Our Philosophy |
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We believe that health care is a basic human right. It must be available, coordinated and provided in a comprehensive way,
combined with other human services when appropriate. Home health care is an important part of the continuous health care
system and should be provided in the most cost-effective way possible.
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In Home Healthcare, Inc. is a home health care agency licensed
by the California Department of Public Health.
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