How does home care work?
A. The term “home care” covers a broad range of medical and social services. The convalescent, disabled, chronically ill, or terminally ill individuals who require medical, nursing, physical therapy, social care, or assistance with activities of daily life receive these services at home.
When a person need ongoing care that cannot be easily or efficiently supplied by family and friends alone but does not require hospitalization, home care is appropriate. As their physical capacities decline, an increasing number of older persons who choose to live independent, non-institutional lifestyles are obtaining home care services.
Increasing numbers of patients require highly specialized care when they return home as hospital stays decline. Other patients can receive safe and efficient care while remaining in the comfort of their own homes.
What does the term “homebound” apply to your home care services?
Homebound patients needing to leave for medical care is something that applies to Medicare patients. Saba does not participate with Medicare. You do not have to be homebound to get a service.
How are home care services started up?
A doctor’s order is required to begin receiving home care services. Contact Us now for a free home health care consultation. A discharge planner will help with the referral process before discharge if a patient is in the hospital. Our nurse will arrange a visit to do an initial evaluation once we receive the order. The nurse will inform the doctor of her findings and offer recommendations for treatment.
Do patients have to be admitted to the hospital in order to be eligible for home care?
A. Patients are entitled to home care without being admitted to the hospital. Services can begin after a clinic visit or anytime your doctor decides there is a need for services, they may make a referral. If you think home care services may be right for you or your loved one, contact us now for a free consultation.
Who will cover the costs of the services?
A. Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other private insurances all cover services. We will check coverage with your private insurance company before rendering services. Additionally, we accept private payments. Contact us now to find out if we work with your insurance.
Will private information be protected?
A. Saba Home Health Care complies with the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act, as do all of the contracted providers. Only employees who are directly involved in providing care have access to personal and medical information.
How often and for how long are the visits?
A. The number of visits will depend on your medical condition, your course of treatment, and any procedures required for patient care. Visits typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Services are valid for 60 days and may be extended if necessary.
Will medical professionals contact to confirm appointments?
A. Medical professionals will schedule appointments at least one day in advance. Other appointments must be made known to them in order for them to change their schedule.
Will doctors get involved?
A registered nurse will supervise home care and keep track of a patient’s development. Our team can coordinate with the patient’s doctors to review their home care plan.
Do family members participate?
A. Patients and their families are expected to participate in their treatment because home health care is a transient sort of service. Our staff members are here to inform, instruct, and support patients in taking care of their condition, receiving treatment, and performing other tasks that must be done at home.
Are durable equipment and medical supplies covered?
A. Medicare and other insurances provide coverage for the majority of supplies and durable medical equipment. In the event that some expenses are not reimbursed, we will inform the patient.
Will services resume once a patient is discharged from the hospital if they were admitted?
A. We will stay in touch with the patient’s family and doctor while they are in the hospital. In order to continue with homecare after discharge, we will ask the hospital for discharge information.
What happens if a patient improves?
A. Their condition will be continuously assessed by our professionals. They will approach the doctor for permission to dismiss a patient from the program if they decide that they are healthy enough to take care of themselves.
Is it possible to cancel services?
A. Patients have the right to make decisions about their care with the help of their family members. They are free to discontinue services at any time and for any cause.