Home Health Care

Home Health Care In Louisiana

Home healthcare allows individuals to live independently for as long as they need while recovering from health issues. Those who are recovering from a surgery, injury, or illness, managing a serious or chronic disease, having burns, or dealing with multiple diagnoses are examples of patients who need home health care.

 

By working with you and your doctors, we develop a plan for you to manage medications and teach you about your condition. Our team helps you understand the expected course of your illness and how to watch for warning signs. We work with your doctor to treat potential problems before they turn into something serious.

Caring Is What We Do

At Community Home Health, our goal is to give you or your loved ones the tools and resources to help control your sickness, achieve your health goals, and live life to the fullest based on your doctor’s orders and clinical needs. Wherever you or your loved one call home, our team of skilled home health nurses, home health aides, and physical, occupational, or other therapists will make regular visits to provide health care services.

What Is Home Health Care?

Home healthcare can be a variety of things, but basically, it’s when someone comes to your home to help you recover from an illness or injury. It is usually more convenient as it’s in the comfort of your own home. You receive the same type of care you would get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. 

Examples of Home Health Care:

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  Wound care for pressure sores or a surgical wound
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  Therapy (Physical, Occupational, and Speech)
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  Monitoring serious illness and unstable health status
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  Injections
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  Patient and caregiver education

What Is The Goal Of Home Health Care?

No two situations are alike, so there is not a general answer for this. Our home health providers work with you to set goals that are specific to you and your situation. There are some general goals, which include:

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  Helping you feel better and recover after an injury or illness
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  Keeping you independent at home as long as possible
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  Delaying or preventing the need for a nursing home or other facility
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  Maintaining your highest possible level of health and ability while living with a chronic illness
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  Teaching you and your caregiver how to manage your health at home
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  Preventing unnecessary and potentially costly trips to the hospital

Home Health Care vs. Private Duty Nursing

Choosing the right in-home care for a loved one can be overwhelming, stressful, and challenging. One of the biggest decisions a family must make is whether or not to do Home Health Care or Private Duty Nursing.

While there are some similarities in regard to the roles each of these services provides, there are also some differences. Namely, private duty nursing provides more in-depth and medical-based care, whereas home health focuses more on the everyday aspects of living with a disease or recovering from a procedure.

Read More About Private Duty Nursing

Get Started With Community Home Health

Community Home Health Care is ready to help you or your loved one with their home health needs. To get started, it takes 3 simple steps.

Talk To Your Physician
About Home Health

Start by having a conversation with your doctor. Your doctor must authorize home health care services in the form of a face-to-face encounter and review the patient’s care plan regularly.

Ask Physician To Order
Community Health

You need a physician’s authorization for home health, but you can ultimately decide who you want to use. If you feel we would be a perfect fit for you or your loved one, request our healthcare.

Sit Back While
Community Gets To Work

Once we receive your order from your physician, we will immediately get to work for you. The first step will be giving you a call to collect information from you so we can begin giving care.

FAQs

Home Health Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is Eligible For Home Health?

You may be eligible to receive home health care under the Medicare benefit if:

• Your doctor prescribes home health care for you.
• You need either skilled nursing care or therapy (physical/occupational/speech therapy) on an intermittent basis.
• Your condition limits your ability to leave home, rendering you “homebound.”

What Can I Expect At The First Visit?

On the first visit, a nurse or therapist will conduct a thorough interview and professional assessment. Our assessment identifies areas where you may benefit from education and tools to manage your health. We partner with your doctor as well as family and caregivers to determine the best services for your needs. This team approach actively engages you and your caregivers in your health care and, if applicable, helps to make the transition from a hospital or nursing facility to your home much easier.

How Often Will I Need Home Health Visits?

The frequency and type of home health visits are based on your personal plan of care. Your doctor may change your plan of care as necessary, increasing or decreasing the number of visits or services provided, in order to provide you with the best home health care for your needs.

What Does “Homebound” Mean?

Homebound means your condition is such that:

• You’re normally unable to safely leave your home without help from others and the aid of assistive devices (such as crutches, canes, walkers, or wheelchairs).
• Leaving home would require considerable and taxing effort. You can generally leave home as often as you need for medical treatment that cannot be provided in the home and still be considered homebound. You’re also allowed brief absences from the home for some non-medical reasons, such as an occasional trip to the barber or beauty shop, to attend church, or for unique family events (like a graduation or wedding). Such trips must be infrequent and require a considerable and taxing effort. 

Do I Have To Have A Hospital Visit To Get A Home Health Order From My Doctor?

No. Hospitalization is not a requirement to receive home health care. Many patients are referred by their doctor.

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