Continuous Care

There are many patients who are suitable for home care and for whom home care. In fact, many of them require care for major portions of every day, if not 24 hours a day. These include:

Technology-dependent patients
Respiratory conditions treated by ventilators or infusion.

Functionally disabled patients
Paralytic patients, mentally disabled patients, patients whose ability to perform activities of daily living are compromised.

Serving these patients is significantly different than caring for intermittent visit patients. Specific competencies at Interim HealthCare include the following:

Recruitment of competent caregivers to cover 24/7 care.
Back-up capabilities to cover schedule problems.
Specific protocols and care documentation systems for continuous care.
Thorough supervision protocols.
Ongoing communication with physicians and payors.
Careful management of sometimes difficult family situations.