Reducing Hospital Readmissions

Proper Discharge Planning and In-Home Care Reduces Hospital Readmissions

Hospital readmissions are a source of frustration for older adults as well as their families.  Each year, Medicare alone spends approximately $17 billion on these unplanned hospital readmissions. This common occurrence can be avoided by elevating the quality of care after a patient’s stay. This involves proper discharge planning and continuous in-home support to take the steps to reduce the chances of needing to return to the hospital.  

Professional Caregivers Help Families Navigate Discharge Instructions

Recovery at home, in a familiar place, is an effective way for an older adult to maintain their independence and avoid another hospital stay. But it is easy for families to feel overwhelmed by the intricate discharge instructions when a loved one is released from the hospital. 

The transition from hospital to home is simplified by ComForCare’s professional caregivers. We provide compassionate, non-medical home care with our transitional program, designed to support seniors after a stay in the hospital or rehabilitation facility. We will help your clients to feel confident that their loved one will be able to recover from the comfort and safety of home. 

Effective In-Home Support Services

Together, with a strong support system at home and coordinated care, we can reduce rehospitalization and make life easier for your clients and their families. At ComForCare Home Care, we have a variety of thorough processes in place to help older adults successfully transition home after a stay in a hospital, rehabilitation center, or skilled nursing facility. We can:

• Obtain and review hospital discharge instructions and incorporate these care instructions into the client-specific personal care plan
• Pick up prescriptions, provide medication reminders, check medication interactions, and help the client adhere to their prescribed regimen
• Educate the client, caregivers, and family members on “red flag” warning signs for chronic conditions
• Assist clients with scheduling and attending follow-up medical appointments
• Communicate with the client’s discharge planner, health coach, or other health care professionals and their family members
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Help with meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping
• Identify trip hazards and make home safety recommendations
• Provide companionship and comfort

We can provide the support your clients need to lessen the risk of hospital readmissions. Reach out to learn more today.