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The aim of home health care is to offer medical treatment that expedites recovery and self-sufficiency. With conditions addressed including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and chronic kidney disease, the range of professionals dispatched ranges from skilled nurses to physical therapists.
A team approach is emphasized that includes caregivers, family, and doctors, and ensures proactive care that promotes disease prevention. All plans are physician-ordered, and the doctor is kept up to date on progress throughout the term of care.
One important requirement for care eligibility is that the patient is homebound, or with a restricted ability to leave his or her residence. This means that a supportive device such as walker or cane, or another person’s assistance, is needed. For many eligible patients, Medicare pays for a large portion of the cost of home health care services, with private insurance and state Medicaid programs also often filling in gaps.
