The Caring Corner Blog
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), one out of every five patients who are discharged from a hospital is readmitted within 30 days. Hospital readmissions are costly – reaching as high as $26 billion every year – and, more importantly, can put the patient at risk for further complications.
While hospitals have traditionally served as the focal point for reducing a hospital readmission for patients, many health care services along the care continuum can do their part. In-home care offers a wide range of services that can help patients recover after being discharged from the hospital, including care and companionship, wellness calls, safety and 24-hour monitoring, and nutrition and well-being.
Here are five ways in-home care can help reduce the chance of a hospital readmission for your loved one:
Additionally, your doctor may put you on a special diet to help you recover. Whatever your nutritional needs are, our Caregivers can help plan, shop, cook, and serve a menu that meets and maintains your dietary requirements.
Home Helpers® Home Care is here to help our clients recover safely in the comfort of their homes and avoid a hospital readmission wherever they call home.
We are here to be your trusted partner in your discharge journey, with a team of compassionate professionals supporting you every step of the way. Through collaborative, comprehensive care, we intend to help reduce preventable readmissions and hospitalizations. Our care services are customized to meet our client’s unique needs and requirements.
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