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4 Factors to keep in mind when choosing the right home health care provider
Providers of quality home health care hire medical professionals such as licensed therapists and experienced nurses. Today’s home health care providers also serve to connect deeper with patients and provide companionship with health aides and skilled, non-medical care like social services or assistance with daily living. This care allows people to continue residing in their home. Choosing the right home health care provider/agency can be a daunting task, so it is important to consider key factors before deciding. Here are four key factors when choosing home health care providers such as Hammond-Henry Hospital Home Health.
The level of care you need
The first key factor when choosing the right home health care provider is to know what level of care you need for yourself or a loved one. Are you looking for someone to help with around-the-clock care or only help a few hours a day? Once you know the level of care you need, you can look for providers who provide the right level of care and the services. Whether you are learning to manage a chronic disease, transitioning home from the hospital, or rehabilitating after an injury or surgery, home care allows you to continue the level of care necessary to help restore health, well-being and independence all from the comfort of home.
Care provider is located near you
Another key thing to consider when choosing a home health care provider is whether the provider’s caregivers are located near you. You want to make sure the home health caregivers are close enough to your home to easily get to your home and provide consistent service.
Trusted, comprehensive services
Choose a trusted, integrated home health care provider. Make sure the provider is accredited and has a good reputation. Some are ranked nationally for quality making them a great choice. Be sure they offer comprehensive services such as nursing, personal care and home support, rehabilitation, respiratory or infusion therapy, palliative or hospice care, and home medical equipment services. Choose a provider who also serves the critical role of coordinating the family practice clinic care with the services at home to surround the patient with all the resources and care necessary to achieve wellness at home. You want the focus on the patient achieving health and independence whether it is through short-term or long-term care.
Billing and payment practices
The cost of the service is also a key factor. What are the financial procedures of the home care provider? Does the provider furnish written statements explaining all of the costs and payment plan options associated with home care? Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans pay for services that home health care providers/agencies deliver based on whether the care is medically necessary, and the individual meets specific coverage criteria. You may opt to pay out of pocket for services not covered.
Hammond-Henry Hospital Home Health Team is available Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm. with a 24/7 nursing staff available. Explore this helpful information.