Discharge Planning
We assist in bringing medically complex patients back into their homes safely. We work with a variety of patients including individuals with feeding tubes, wound care, tracheostomies, and specialize with patients requiring ventilator care. We create a discharge budget plan to help families consider realistic home care costs. We educate families about available providers, supplies, services, durable medical equipment, and home accessibility options. We also aid families in choosing the best facility to meet the patients’ medical needs when necessary or appropriate.
Insurance Education and Advice
Guidance is offered on various insurance options such as original vs. Advantage Medicare, supplemental plans, and drug coverage. Insurance advocacy is offered to ensure reimbursement for covered items. We educate and assist families in navigating the optimum way to use Medicaid benefits for skilled care situations.
Caregivers
We assist in finding experienced and qualified caregivers and nurses through private networking and prior experience. We help to facilitate interviews between family and potential care team members, negotiate details of employment, and provide ongoing assistance with staffing and care team coordination.
Home Care Support and Education
We assist in finding suitable medical professionals to come to the home. In-home respiratory weaning is doctor-supervised and implemented by certified respiratory therapists. We coordinate communication between medical providers and supply companies. We refer to various diagnostic services that can be done in the home for the comfort of the patient. Our clients are offered unique in-home rehabilitation options using the latest innovative equipment. Families are educated on the various equipment and supply options available to them.
Patient Advocacy
Our experienced care managers offer customized care plans for optimum care both at home and in recommended skilled care facilities. We assist in formulating questions for doctors and researching various treatment options.