in home patient receiving home nursing health care services from CHC Services nurse

Home Health Care Services

Home Health Care, which includes physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as nursing, encompasses a broad spectrum of health and social services for recovering, disabled or chronically ill persons.

male patient getting help by nurse while in his home

These services are provided by clinicians such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, behavioral analysts, neuropsychologists, registered dieticians, recreational therapists, social workers and others.

What Are Skilled Home Health Care Services?

Nursing

Assessment of client's medical condition
Wound management
Medication review
Review of condition with client's physician
Ongoing advice on management of a client's medical condition
Physical Therapy
Evaluation of ability to walk safely
Training and restoration of walking, balance, and mobility
Assessment of home barriers that may interfere with walking
Evaluation of need for wheelchair, walkers, crutches, or other mobility equipment
Training in overall strength and endurance secondary to deconditioning post illness

Occupational Therapy

Evaluation of ability to dress and care for themselves
Customized treatment programs to improve a client's ability to perform daily activities
Home and workplace evaluations with adaptation recommendations
Driver evaluation
Driver rehabilitation

Speech Therapy

Evaluation and customized treatment of ability to communicate and swallow
Customized treatment to improve ability to communicate effectively
Screen for hearing disorders
Development of strategies and tools to compensate for cognitive decline

Behavioral Analyst

Evaluation and measurement of disruptive behaviors
Development of plans for effective ways to deal with behavioral problems

Recreational Therapy

Development of activities within the client's capabilities to enhance the enjoyment of life
Seeking out recreational opportunities in the community for client's participation

Social Work

Completes thorough and accurate psychosocial assessment. Based on assessment, develops, implements, and evaluates client plan of care in collaboration with client, caregiver, and primary physician
Using individual and family counseling techniques, facilitates understanding and acceptance of medical recommendations, decision making, and compliance with care recommendations
Works with an interdisciplinary team with the goal of helping the client reach the highest possible levels of adjustment socially, emotionally and physically
Provides educational and supportive resources appropriate to diagnosis to facilitate adjustment and coping with disease related life changes
Identifies appropriate financial resources and assists client with application process

One critical component of our program is to make certain the support and services that we provide are maintained and reinforced when our staff is not in the home. To that end, we focus on training and coaching family members and significant others to engage the client in similar activities that we do. This process helps to promote continuity of care and eventually helps to reduce the amount of companion care provided by CHC Services.

The next step is the Initial Admissions Assessment process followed by Comprehensive Care Plan development and implementation:

Follow these links to learn more about:

Initial Admissions Assessment Process

Comprehensive Care Plan Development and Implementation

Client and Program Services