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Home Health Care Explained: What It Is, What to Expect, How to Pay For it & How to Find It
What It Is Home health care agencies provide in-home skilled nursing and other home health care services, such as physical and occupational therapy. Home health care agencies are licensed by the state, but must adhere to federal regulations as well. What to Expect Home health must be prescribed by a physician. Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) provide the care, sometimes in conjunction with other health professionals. These providers may also enlist the...Read the rest of this article »
The Difference Between Homecare & Home Health Care
Getting confused about what kind of professional caregivers are available to you? There are two basic types of care in the home—one is home health care and the other is homecare, also sometimes referred to as in-home care. The biggest difference between home health and homecare is that home health care is a higher level of care that is deemed medically necessary by a physician. Home Health Care Doctor prescribed (a physician has deemed it medically necessary for you or...Read the rest of this article »
Step 1 of Hiring a Home Health Care Agency: Crucial Questions
If your doctor has prescribed home health care for your loved one, it's likely that he or she also provided the contact details of at least one local agency. Physicians typically maintain relationships with home health care agencies, and most patients use an agency that has been recommended by their doctor. However, you are free to explore your options and choose the agency that best fits your needs and preferences. If your loved one needs help with household chores or...Read the rest of this article »
Step 2 of Hiring a Home Health Care Agency: Assessment, Care Plans & Contracts
Assessment Before signing a contract with a home health care agency, an assessment will be made to determine the needs of the person who requires care, since a physician's prescription for home health will not fully outline all your needs. Many companies offer this service for free. During an assessment an agency representative from an agency will visit your loved one in the home or at the hospital. The agency representative will ask questions and look around the house...Read the rest of this article »
Face Sheet: Patient Information At-a-Glance
A face sheet is used by physicians, caregivers and care managers so that an individual’s health and medical requirements along with personal preferences are listed in an easy-to-use format. Download Gilbert Guide’s Face Sheet. The file is in a pdf format. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader® if you do not have it installed on your computer. (Don’t worry; it’s free, safe and simple to use.)...Read the rest of this article »
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