Home Care
When a patient is ready to return home, the social services coordinator works with NHC HomeCare. The medical staff, patient and family are ensured a continuum of care and rehabilitative services. With a physician's referral, patients may receive convalescent care and rehabilitation at home. These services range from help with dressing or eating to extensive physical therapy. Complete services which are approved by Medicare or Medicaid include: skilled nursing, personal care, medical supplies, medical social services, and nutritional counseling.
Home health care is an extension of the skilled nursing care found in a hospital setting, including the services listed above and other special medical services. NHC HealthCare provides the services of home health aides and medical social workers, and arranges for the provision of any medical supplies or equipment the patient needs.
The HomeCare program is conducted under the direction of the patient's personal physician and is totally coordinated with the staff at NHC HealthCare. Services are specifically designed to meet the patient's needs, and allow the patient to remain in the comfort and privacy of home while receiving rehabilitative services or convalescent care.
NHC HomeCare's registered nurses perform the skilled nursing procedures required by the patient's condition, such as injections, IV therapy, and other specialized care. The patient and family are taught procedures and techniques which will enable them to administer the necessary care at home. NHC HealthCare's registered nurses observe and report on any significant finding in the execution of the health plan as requested by the attending physician.
NHC HomeCare's aides assist the patient with selected skilled nursing and therapy services as directed by a registered nurse or a registered physical therapist. Homecare aides will also assist the patient in achieving greater independence in the normal activities of daily life, such as walking, dressing and even eating. From time to time, NHC HomeCare's aides may undertake simple meal preparation and even some limited shopping.
A nutrition counselor is available to help the patient establish and adhere to a realistic diet and to supervise meal planning and preparation. A medical social worker is available to help the patient and the health professionals involved to understand the social and emotional problems or personal difficulties related to the patient's health and recovery.
HomeCare is available to homebound Medicare, Medicaid, or private-paying patients whose private physician has ordered HomeCare to treat an ongoing or intermittent skilled health care need.
NHC HomeCare has a commitment to restoring the highest degree of independence to each patient. When HomeCare services are needed, NHC HealthCare can provide professional services for individual needs.
NHC HomeCare, Chattanooga
4524 Hixson Pike
PO Box 597
Hixson, TN 37415
(423) 877-1716
(423) 877-1877 - fax