FAQs

Q. What is home health care?

A. The leadership of Home Health Resources Believes...
Home health care is the safe delivery of the highest quality medical services, in a cost effective manner, to patients in the comfort of their home. Patient care encompasses the physiological as well as the psychological and self esteem needs of the patient. This care is provided through a teamwork approach involving the patient, physician, family and loved ones, the home health caregiver and the home health support staff.

Q. Why home health care?

A. Home health care is a desirable option for receiving home health care services under the supervision of the patients physician. Returning to the comfort and security of one's home and family for health care can promote quicker recovery and improve the quality of life for both the client and family caregiver.

Q. What types of health care services can be provided in the home?

A. Many medical conditions can now be treated safely and effectively in the home. Services offered by Home Health Resources include:

• Skilled Nursing care including Ostomy care, catheter care, wound care, infusion therapy, nutrition therapy such as TPN, pain management, diabetic teaching and monitoring.

• Rehabilitation therapies including; Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy

• Medical Social Services
  
  
• Home Health Aides

Q. What about my home medical equipment and supplies?

A. Home Health Resources can manage all of your home medical equipment and supply needs including;

• Wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, bathroom safety equipment and custom equipment.

• Oxygen, nebulizers, CPAP and BiPAP

• Wound care supplies, IV catheter supplies and foley catheter supplies

Q. How do I get home health care?

A. All home health care is provided under the direct supervision of the patient's physician. To receive home health care a physician must prescribe the care for the patient. For more information in determining qualification for home health contact Home Health Resources or your physician.

Q. Who pays for home health care?

A. Medicare, Medicaid as well as most health insurance companies, HMO's, PPO's and workers compensation cover home health care. Home Health Resources will verify the coverage for the patient as well as fill out and submit all the necessary forms for insurance billing. The paperwork is one less thing the patient has to worry about.

Q. What if I have a problem at night or on the weekend?

A. Home Health Resources has a registered nurse on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.

Q. What if I need assistance but do not medically qualify for home health services?

A. Home Health Resources offers private duty services for patients who may need assistance with general activities of daily living such as bathing, personal hygiene, medications management, meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping. For more detailed information on these services contact HHR.

Q. Do you check the background of your employees?

A. Yes. We conduct a thorough criminal history check on all non-licensed employees.

Q. Are your care providers CPR certified?

A. Yes. Our care providers are re-certified annually.

Q. Are your home care providers tested for competency?

A. Yes. HHR provides in-service training and tests all of our home care providers. In addition, HHR home care providers are supervised by a skilled nurse.

To contact us:

Phone: 281-398-3444
Fax: 281-398-6830
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