By: Mohamed Basha, RN CMC BA AAS AA
Care Manger Certified & Aging
Life Care Professionals
According to the New England Journal of
Medicine, 1 in 5 Medicare patients discharged from the hospital are readmitted
within 30 days. Most readmission are seniors and they often occur because of medication problems, nutrition mismanagement, falls in the home, and not
following up with the doctor. Safety issues, nutrition and hydration
challenges, limited support, and overwhelming responsibilities can make
returning home from the hospital a difficult transition. Often these patients do not meet the criteria
for Home Health Care such as skilled nursing services or physical therapy.
Hospitals are under increasing pressure to
reduce readmission rates under the Affordable Healthcare Act’s Hospital Re-admissions Reduction Program which lays out a plan to cut Medicare payments for under performing hospitals. Numerous
studies have shown the importance of post-discharge care in preventing readmission. In particular, using home care with a professionally-led
transitional team has been shown to significantly reduce readmission. A study conducted at Baylor Medical Center
found that a nurse-led transitional program reduced adjusted 30-day readmission rates by 48%.
TLC HomeCare Services provides home care
services, enabling seniors to transition and remain safely in their homes. Furthermore, TLC provides care services to
people of all ages, physical conditions and cognitive abilities. TLC HomeCare helps
seniors and those with disabilities live longer, healthier, and more
independent lives in the comfort of familiar surroundings. Home care is
something that keeps families together, helps them adjust to a new lifestyle,
and affords greater dignity.
TLC HomeCare services are supervised and coordinated by
Registered Nurses. This unique touch gives the patient and their family greater
peace of mind knowing that their health and wellness are incorporated into the
services that they receive. TLC creates a custom Care Plan that is designed to
meet an individual’s physical and psycho-social needs. TLC evaluates client’s
needs and preferences to make the best possible match with a caregiver.
TLC’s caregivers can assist with the tasks of
daily living such as medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping,
shopping, transportation and companionship.
Personal care including help with bathing, dressing, toileting and
ambulation are also part of the services that are provided.
TLC’s caregivers are carefully
screened, trained, and bonded. The scheduling, payroll, taxes, insurance, and
Workers Compensation are all handled by TLC HomeCare. TLC provides its clients 24/7 around-the-clock
on-call support to offer the best service and a peace of mind.
A trusted, experienced home care
agency such as TLC HomeCare can provide peace of mind, improved health
outcomes and a better quality of life for you and your loved ones. Making homecare part of the discharge plan
can ultimately reduce hospital readmission by optimizing wellness, independence, and safety, while keeping seniors where they want to be: at home.
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