Your Personal Home Health Team:
You
You are the most important person on your home health care team. You are free to select the provider of your choice and be an active participant in your plan of care.
Physician
Your personal home care team is directed by a licensed physician who determines:
- the type of services
- the medical specialists
- how often you need care
Nurse
Your nurse is an expert at improving your health by:
- teaching you about your health
- managing your medications
- teaching you about your diet
- controlling your pain
- caring for your wounds
- preventing future complications
Home Health Aide
Your Certified Home Health Aide is an expert in assisting you with:
- walking
- bathing
- dressing
- light housekeeping
Physical Therapist
Your Physical Therapist is an expert at:
- teaching proper exercise
- promoting strength
- improving endurance
- enhancing coordination
- developing balance
- recommending equipment
Occupational Therapist
Your Occupational Therapist is an expert in helping you achieve independence with:
- eating
- bathing
- dressing
- simplifying tasks
- conserving energy
Speech Therapist
Your Speech Therapist is an expert at improving:
- speech
- memory
- swallowing
Medical Social Worker
Your medical social worker is an expert in:
- listening to your needs
- identifying community support
- arranging community resources