Home health care refers to the care given to a patient that is unable to help themselves with the daily care they need. This includes help with medications, recovery from surgery, recovery from an accident or any medical condition that would cause a person not to be able to care for their daily needs. Hallmark Healthcare provides health care to patients in their homes instead of a hospital or other facility. The patient is under the direct supervision of a doctor.
Do I Need Home Health Care?
If you are wondering if you need home health care, you are not alone. Many families struggle with when to seek assistance for their loved one. At times it is necessary to seek help. If you have one of the following situations, you probably need to seek home health care for you or your loved one: Trouble taking mediations correctly, prone to falling, recent hospitalization, health problems you are not familiar with and need assistance, or any other situation beyond your control. If you are not sure if you or your loved one needs home health care, consult your doctor for advice.
Professional Services Are Important
Doctors often order procedures after hospitalization that require the services of skilled professional health care providers. Some of the services they order might be intravenous antibiotics, blood test, checking your wound, monitor your ability to move on your own and other things that require the service of home health care professionals. Hallmark Healthcare can assist you with these and other needs.
Hospital or Home Health Care Services
If you are ill, home health care can take the place of a hospital stay. Most patients would prefer to stay at home with skilled care rather than be in the hospital, if their medical condition is such that the physician can recommend home health care in lieu of hospitalization. Home health care is usually less expensive as well.