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After/Post-Hospital Care for recovery at Home
Do You Have a Post-Hospital Discharge Care Plan?
Transitioning from one level of care to another can pose risks such as falls, mismanaging medications, and not meeting dietary needs. Code Blue Care Companion is here to ensure a smooth transition for you or your loved one, offering comprehensive in-home care after discharge from a hospital or rehabilitation center.
Post-Hospital Discharge Care Services
- Assistance following discharge orders.
- Prescription pick-up and running errands.
- Medication reminders.
- Grocery shopping.
- Transportation to and from appointments.
- Authorized communication with healthcare providers, including hospital and rehabilitation center personnel, as well as home health agencies for coordinated care.
- Authorized communication with loved ones.
- Meal preparation.
- Assistance with mobility, including walking, changing positions, and transfers (e.g., moving from bed to chair).
If you require post-hospital care from trained and compassionate professionals, look no further than Code Blue Care Companion. Discover how we can help you or your loved one transition from a hospital stay to home life.
Types of After-Hospital Care
Continued support at home after rehab or hospital discharge reinforces treatment, helping individuals return to the activities they love. Our highly trained caregiving teams are equipped to handle the transition from hospital or rehab center to home, providing support every step of the way.
Examples of After-Hospital Care:
Joint Replacement
Recovering from joint replacement surgery can make daily tasks challenging for weeks or even months. Post-hospital care for joint replacement patients involves intensive rehabilitation, including prescribed physical therapy exercises to improve strength and range of motion. Our caregivers can assist with medication reminders, encouragement to follow physical therapy regimens, and meal preparation to support healthy nutrition and hydration, promoting continued healing at home.
Heart Surgery or Cardiac Events
Reliable after-hospital care services are crucial during the recovery period after major cardiac procedures. Outpatient cardiac rehab may last several weeks, involving exercise monitoring and education about cardiovascular risk factors. Following the program at home is essential for a successful recovery. Our skilled caregivers assist with medication reminders, meal planning and preparation, and errands, especially since driving is often restricted post-surgery.
Eye Surgery
Following eye surgery, vision may be unreliable for a period. Our care team can assist with daily tasks, including driving, and handle tasks that involve bending or lifting, which could strain the eye.
Pneumonia Prevention
While pneumonia post-surgery is rare, the risk exists, often due to anesthesia and reduced mobility. Patients are usually advised to perform deep breathing and coughing exercises to expand the lungs and prevent pneumonia. Our caregivers maintain a clean environment and encourage good nutrition and hydration to support overall health and prevent pneumonia after major procedures.
Creating a Personalized After-Hospital Care Plan
Recovery from surgery, injury, or illness involves multiple steps. Code Blue Care Companion creates personalized care plans to ensure a successful transition from hospital or rehab center to home. Our goal is to provide care and assistance that enables individuals to enjoy life more fully than before, focusing on person-directed care that fosters meaningful connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is home care?
Home care encompasses a wide range of services that allow people to remain at home as they age, or while they recover from an injury, illness, or medical procedure. It also helps clients develop daily routines to cope with a chronic condition. Home care can include such services as laundry and light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, transportation, and companionship.
What does in-home care provide?
In-home care assists those who need a hand with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, and meal preparation. In-home care also provides the client’s family with peace of mind, knowing that their loved one has someone looking out for their best interests when family members can’t be there themselves.
What is home health care?
Home health care services place more emphasis on the medical aspects of a client’s home care needs. The home health care services provided by your local Homewatch CareGivers may include medication management, transportation to appointments, and communicating changes in health with family members and medical providers.
Who qualifies for home health care services?
There are many situations when individuals would benefit from home care services. Anyone dealing with a medical condition or injury could qualify for home health care services. Contact your local code blue CareGivers to discuss your home care needs.
How do I get home care services?
Getting started with Code Blue Care Companion is simple. Call us at (254) 7510 918 42 to discuss your care needs, or complete our online form, and we will contact you soon. In many cases, we can even provide a same-day caregiver.