Home Health
Home health care is a type of medical service provided in a patient’s home to treat illness or injury. It allows individuals to receive high-quality, personalized care without having to stay in a hospital or facility. Services are typically prescribed by a doctor and carried out by licensed professionals such as nurses, therapists, and aides. Home health supports recovery, improves independence, and helps patients manage chronic conditions while staying in a familiar environment.
What Is Home Health Care?
Home health care supports patients of all ages who need medical assistance at home due to illness, injury, or chronic health conditions. Services are often prescribed after a hospital discharge or when ongoing monitoring and treatment are needed in the comfort of one’s own home.
Here are some examples of medical conditions that may warrant home health care:
– Post-surgical recovery
– Congestive heart failure (CHF)
– Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
– Diabetes management
– Stroke recovery
– Neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis)
– Wound care needs (e.g., pressure ulcers, post-op wounds)
– Mobility limitations due to aging or injury
– Medication management or IV therapy
– Frequent hospitalizations or emergency room visits
Who Needs Home Health Care?
What Do Home Health Providers Do?
Home health providers deliver personalized, one-on-one care based on a patient’s specific medical needs and physician’s orders. These professionals include skilled nurses, therapists, and home health aides who work together to support recovery, manage chronic conditions, and improve quality of life at home.
Skilled home health nurses are trained to perform advanced clinical interventions, especially for patients with complex medical conditions, including:
– Ventilator care
– Tracheostomy care
– G-tube care and feeding
– Wound care and dressing changes
– Injections and IV therapy
– Medication administration and management
– Monitoring vital signs and overall health status
– Managing and maintaining specialized medical equipment
Compassionate and Personalized Home Health Services
At South Florida Health Care, our highly trained team provides comprehensive and compassionate in-home care, ensuring each patient receives the highest level of medical support in the comfort of their home.