Returning home from the hospital can be a challenging transition, especially for seniors recovering from illness or surgery. You may need extra assistance until you regain strength and mobility. However, you likely have many questions and concerns about receiving in-home medical and personal care during this period.
ComForCare of Tri-Valley offers hospital transition care services to provide experienced, compassionate support as you get back on your feet. We know you probably have a lot of questions about how these services work. Below we answer some frequently asked questions to help you understand what to expect with in-home care after a hospital discharge in Dublin, CA.
What Types of Care Do You Provide During Hospital Recovery?
Our caregivers can assist with both skilled medical/therapy care and non-medical personal care, including:
– Wound care, bandage changes, and dressing assistance
– Catheter and colostomy bag help
– Medication reminders and setups
– Mobility assistance like transfers and ambulation
– Physical therapy exercises and passive range of motion
– Occupational therapy activities
– Speech therapy techniques and swallowing exercises
– Assistance with bathing, grooming, hygiene, and toileting
– Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal prep
– Grocery shopping and transportation
– Companionship and respite care
We customize our services to match the type and level of care prescribed by your doctor. Our nurses coordinate closely with hospital discharge planners to ensure continuity of care.
How Quickly Can You Begin Care After Discharge?
In many cases we can start care 24-48 hours after discharge. We understand the urgency to have support ready as soon as you return home. Our responsive team works diligently to initiate services right away while handling all the necessary logistics and paperwork.
In some situations, we can arrange for a caregiver to accompany you home directly from the hospital. This provides seamless assistance from our staff as you transition to the comfort of your house.
Can Your Caregivers Administer IV Medications?
Yes, our licensed nurses are experienced in IV medication administration, fluids, and injections. We can safely deliver IV antibiotic therapy, hydration, pain management, and other prescribed treatments.
How Are Your Caregivers Screened and Trained?
Our caregivers complete stringent background checks, screening, and credential verification before hire. They receive ongoing training in safety, ethics, compassion, and clinical best practices. Their skills are closely evaluated through regular performance reviews. We adhere to rigorous quality standards for selecting only the most professional, experienced candidates dedicated to compassionate care.
How Quickly Can You Scale Up or Down Care?
We understand recovery is a fluid process with changing daily needs. As your mobility and strength improves, you may need less intensive support. We can seamlessly scale care up or down to match your real-time condition and progression. Our flexible scheduling and staffing capabilities let us adjust visit frequency, duration, and caregiver skills/services.
How Do You Handle Medical Appointments, Equipment, and Supplies?
We help coordinate all aspects of medical post-discharge care, including:
– Arranging transportation to doctor visits and therapy appointments
– Assisting with mobility devices like walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters
– Ensuring medical equipment is accessible and properly functioning
– Providing reminders and setups for medications, tests, and appointments
– Communicating care updates with your doctors and therapists
Additionally, we can assist with medical supply/prescription deliveries, home oxygen setups/maintenance, and other healthcare needs.
How Can Family Members Stay Involved in Care?
Family participation is welcomed and encouraged! We provide digital care notes after each visit to keep loved ones informed. Our open communication and transparency foster peace of mind. Family members can check in, ask questions, and stay updated on progress. We also educate and empower family caregivers to actively participate in the recovery process.
How Do I Know if I’m ready for Independent Living?
We’re here to help you transition safely back to independence when the time is right. As your mobility and strength return, we’ll suggest trying certain tasks on your own while we observe and assist nearby. Our occupational therapists can perform home safety evaluations and recommend modifications like grab bars and mobility aids. We’ll give you guidance, tools, and resources to rebuild care confidence before discharging fully independent.
Does Insurance Cover Your Services?
Many policies offer coverage for post-hospital in-home care. We handle all aspects of verifying your benefits and obtaining pre-authorizations. Our billing specialists work directly with your insurance providers to coordinate coverage and payment.
Give ComForCare Tri-Valley a call today at (925) 243-7373 to learn more about our hospital transition care services for seniors returning home in Dublin, CA. We provide experienced medical and personal support so you can recover comfortably.
