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November is Home Care and Hospice Month. Millions of nurses, home care aides and key staff members provide care in the homes of older adults, those with a chronic illness or disability and those recovering from an injury or recent illness. Home care professionals have been essential to protecting older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s important to note that professional caregivers and home care, in general, are also major facets in the continuum of care.
Did you know 14.9% of those 65+ who are discharged from the hospital are readmitted within 30 days? These unplanned readmissions are not only costly (an estimated $26 billion every year in the U.S.) but harmful for patients. Who wants to get out of the hospital and get worse instead of better?
People with chronic conditions (e.g., heart disease, COPD, diabetes) are most likely to be readmitted – and not because of something that is or isn’t done in the hospital but because of a lack of community support post-discharge, according to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. People, especially older adults, often are unable to:
These factors contribute to poor self-management, and if someone is ill-equipped to manage their own care, they’re more likely to end up back in the hospital.
A strong support system at home, along with coordinated care, can reduce one’s risk of being readmitted to the hospital. At ComForCare, we have a variety of processes in place to help clients successfully transition home after a stay in a hospital, rehabilitation center or skilled nursing facility. We can:
ComForCare Home Care also offers a “Transition to Home” package. It includes transportation from the hospital, rehabilitation center or nursing home, along with help getting settled in at home. We’ll even call a friend or family member to let them know when their loved one has arrived home.
When a client is being discharged from the hospital, call us at 800-886-4044 for a no-obligation consultation. We can provide extra support at home, which can help improve outcomes.
*Services vary by location. Please contact your local ComForCare Home Care office to see what services are available in your area.
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