Home Care Flashcards
What is home care?
Care that occurs within a patient’s home environment.
What types of patients typically require home care services?
Infants, older adults, patients with chronic illnesses, and patients with developmental disabilities.
What age group most commonly needs home care services?
Patients older than 65 years.
List some services offered by home care agencies.
- Meal delivery
- House cleaning
- Laundry
- Yard maintenance
- Physical therapy
- Personal care (bathing, wound care)
When is EMS typically called to a residence in the context of home care?
When a home care provider finds the patient injured or recognizes a change in the patient’s health status.
Why are home care personnel important for healthcare providers?
They help obtain the patient’s baseline health status and history of present illness or condition.
What can home care personnel provide regarding the patient’s health documentation?
They can obtain any health care documentation or medications that need to be transported with the patient to the hospital.
