Many people don’t understand exactly what is meant with Home Care and that various conditions can successfully be treated at home and many of them are partially or fully covered by certain medical schemes.
Some of the conditions/situations that can be treated at home by a reputable Home Health Care supplier, are for example: Post-hospitalisation care including rehabilitation, Recuperating and rehabilitation after a stroke, Receiving intravenous medication, Ventilation at home for stabilised patients, Care and nursing of patients with life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, Care for the elderly that need assistance with daily activities, Care for Dementia patients (like Alzheimer’s disease) in a familiar environment, Covid-19 care for stable patients and Wound care.
When people are desperate to appoint a home care supplier, they sometimes settle for the best price, no matter if all the so-called boxes are ticked. It is however essential to ask the right questions to be empowered to choose the best supplier for your needs, also of course accommodating your budget if your medical scheme doesn’t cover the care costs.
If it is not necessary to convalesce in a hospital, the best home care supplier, providing this option, should be chosen. A few important points: Does the home care supplier do an evaluation / assessment, performed by a Registered Nurse, before the commencement of service? Does the patient’s Care Plan adhere to scientifically based clinical guidelines? Does the home care supplier follow a patient-centred approach, and is the Care Plan individualised for the specific patient?
For more information visit www.medwell.co.za for information about what you need to know about a home care service provider before entering into a contract.
Medwell SA specialises in providing managed home health care as an alternative to long-term hospitalisation and care in specialised facilities. Medwell SA’s service offering includes the supply of all needed medical equipment through their incorporated partner, EDNA Medical Distributors. Medwell SA’s services are offered to all age groups including the elderly that have become frail.
For more information visit www.medwell.co.za or send an e-mail to [email protected]
