Our
homecare agency has provided homecare services to our community since 1978.
Whether it is follow-up care after a hospitalization, short- term care following
a surgery or care to help manage a chronic disease, our team of skilled
professionals is pleased to provide you with services in the comfort of your
home. We are committed to bringing home health care and supportive services to
people of all ages. Our compassionate staff touches the lives of residents of
Henry County which includes: Colton, Deshler, Grelton, Hamler, Holgate, Liberty
Center, McClure, Malinta, Napoleon, New Bavaria and Ridgeville Corners.
We are here to help you in
any way we can. Our highly experience staff is dedicated to providing the
most compassionate and highest quality home health care for you or your loved
one.
Why Home Health Care Exists
Most
people want to continue living independently in their own home. They want to be
self sufficient in their own surroundings. But all to often-certain situations –
a sudden illness, a chronic condition, the fact of aging affects peoples
ability to care for themselves and manage their daily living. This may create a
concern for family members. Since individuals overwhelmingly prefer to be
cared for at home rather than be placed at a facility. Families look for options
that will enable them to remain at home. Home Health care is an option.
There
are many advantages to receiving health care at home. By remaining at home an
individual receives the full attention of caregivers who provides one to one
assistance. Home health care provides an alternative to extended
hospitalization. Recovery is quicker in a home environment. Home health
care is often less expensive than alternatives for care, but the primary reason
is the individual is often happier and more comfortable in his or her own home.
What is Home Health Care
Home
health care needs vary from person to person. Home health care fits into 3
categories: activities of daily living, instrumental
activities of daily living and skilled care. An individual may require care in one or all
categories.
Activities of Daily Living
At timed an individual may need help with one or more activities of daily living such
as bathing, dressing, get in and out of bed, walking or transferring. Sometimes
family members or friends can offer help on an intermittent basis. When
families need assistance they may seek help with staff from a home health care
program.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
IADL’s
include activities such as shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, errands and
companionship.
Skilled
Care
A home
health care team provides skilled care in the home. The team includes a nurse,
home health aide, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech
therapist. The patient’s physician directs the care of the team and is an
important part of the home health care team.
Nurses
A
registered nurse provides an in home assessment to identify your needs and
coordinate a physician authorized plan of care. The patient is involved in the
care planning process to identify their needs and goals for their rehabilitation
at home.
Nursing
care and services may include wound care, IV therapy, diabetic care, catheter
care, ostomy care, respiratory assessment, medication management and pain
management.
Physical
Therapist
Our
physical therapist assesses and provides treatment to help patients of all ages
increase mobility, strength, balance, and coordination. The Therapist also works
with the family and community resources to maximize the patient’s rehabilitation
process.
Occupational Therapist
The
Occupational Therapist assesses and treats patients in order to increase their
self-help and homemaking skills. Therapists help those who have suffered
physical impairment to return to their maximal level of independence.
Speech
– Language Therapist
Our
Speech Language Therapist helps patients with their language and speech skills
so they may regain control of their communication skills. They also teach
patients and family members safe and appropriate swallowing techniques.
Home
Health Aides
Home
health aides are trained individuals that provide assistance in the home with
activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
Home Health Care Eligibility
To be
eligible for skilled home health care:
q
A physician
orders the home health care.
q
The person is
need of skilled care.
q
The person is
homebound. This means that it is a taxing effort for the person to leave the
home to receive medical care.
When
choosing a home care provider, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Some
information you might want to consider in making your decision:
q
How long has
the agency served the community?
q
Ask your
physician what he or she knows about the home care agency.
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Is the agency
Medicare certified? (Medicare certification ensures quality even if Medicare is
not the payer for the care)
q
How does the
agency screen its employees?
q
Can the agency
provide you information about services and fees?
q
Does a nurse
go to the home and do the evaluation?
q
Will the
health professional supervise the home care and visit the home regularly?
q
What
arrangement are there for unexpected situations emergencies?
q
We work to
improve the patient’s independence and assist the caregivers.
q
You are never
alone. We provide a nurse available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to
talk you through problems and help you even when the office is closed.
q
We work to
help caregivers find more quality time for himself or herself by sharing the
patient care load.
q
We will
evaluate your home for modifications and equipment needed for the patient to
achieve the greatest level of independence.
q
We can
communicate changes in your condition to your physician to achieve optimal care
for you.
q
We can provide
information about community resources that may be of assistance.
Payment for
Home Health Care Services
Depending
upon the type of treatment required, third party payers such as Medicare,
Medicaid, and private insurance often cover home health care services. A
complete assessment and evaluation of each patient is done to determine needs.
Since our agency works with all insurance carriers we have the expertise to
review your insurance coverage and can determine what services are covered with
your particular insurance plan, complete the necessary paper work and file the
claims for you. Our home health agency accepts all insurance and can accept patients
who are paying for their own care. No matter which method of payment a patient
has, home care professionals deliver the same high quality of service and
personal attention to each and every patient.
Our staff
is committed to educating the community about home care. Our Speakers Bureau
offers a variety of topics for local community groups wanting to learn more
about health care issues. Most speakers will be incorporating in the
presentations their own personal experience and how assisting others touch
them. Presentations last from 10 to 30 minutes and usually include a
question and answer session for those who may wish to have more information or
share personal experiences.
Groups
include, but are not limited to church organizations, civic clubs, retirement
groups, employee organizations of families and friends interested in hospice
care. To schedule a presentation contact us at (419) 599-5612.
There is
no charge for our presentations.
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