Home...The Best Recovery Room of All! Home health care isn't simply convenient - it's good medicine.
Studies have shown that patients recover faster and live longer if they receive care in their homes. Home health care can offer an alternative to lengthy hospitalization or nursing home placement. It can enable earlier discharge from hospitals and extended care facilities. Home health care is also cost-effective.
The staff of Memorial Home Health has the knowledge, expertise and experience to provide skilled patient care and support for the patient and the family. Nurses are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Home health care is provided in Hamilton, Bradley, Polk, McMinn, Rhea, Bledsoe, Van Buren, Sequatchie, Marion, Grundy and Meigs counties.
Nursing
Our registered nurses give the specialized treatment ordered by your physician and help you and your family become involved in your care.
Managed Care to Prevent Frequent Hospitalization
Skilled Observation/Assessment
IV/Antibiotic Therapy
Parenteral/Enteral Nutrition
Catheter/Ostomy/Skin Care
In Home PT/INR Testing
Diabetic Management
Patient/Family Teaching
Medication Management/Teaching
Wound Care
Other Nursing Procedures
Cardiac Program
Focus on home management of the congestive heart failure (CHF) patient
Assessment and teaching post heart attack or cardiac surgery
Administration of IV cardiac medications
Monitoring vital signs
Close collaboration with the physician
In home EKG monitoring
Diabetes Home Care
Assist patient with blood sugar evaluation
Provide instruction on diet and medication to keep blood sugar levels within safe range
Wound Care Specialist
Rehabilitation Team
Physical Therapy*
To help restore the use of the extremities, registered physical therapists
provide strengthening and coordination exercises, pain control and other therapeutic treatments.
Speech Therapy*
When language and swallowing skills have been affected by illness or
accident, our licensed speech therapists can assist in restoration of these
skills. They will evaluate your needs, provide therapy and teach new
techniques to improve swallowing and help you and your family communicate.
Occupational Therapy*
Registered occupational therapists are available for rehabilitation of the
upper extremities and hands. They evaluate self-care needs and help you
re-learn the skills needed to perform activities of daily living.
*Some of these services may be offered under contract.
Chaplain
As part of our total care program, this non-denominational clergy member is available at the request of the patient or family for spiritual and emotional support.
Support Services
Medical Social Workers
When stressful problems affect your recovery, our Medical Social Workers are specially trained to assess your needs and help you and your family find ways to cope.
Counseling
Financial Information
Alternate Living Arrangements
Community Resources
Home Health Assistants
As part of your Plan of Care, your physician may request our Home Health Assistants to assist with your personal needs.
Bath/Skin and Hair Care
Linen Change
General Exercise and Other Assistance
Medical Equipment and Supplies
We will arrange for medical equipment and other supplies, such as oxygen equipment, hospital beds, or walkers when your physician says you need them. You will also be instructed in the use of this equipment.
