Transitioning from Hospital to Home Care Safely
Make a Safe Transition from Hospital to Home with Havenova Home Care
An important milestone, for sure, but it’s not the end of the road after discharge from the hospital. Returning home from a hospital stay can be a time of stress for patients and their family members — particularly when medical care is required at home or with activities of daily living. We understand that safe and caring care at this time of transition is the gateway to health and peace of mind down the road.
Why the Transition Matters
According to findings of an analysis, many patients return to hospital within 30 days of discharge. This can result from missed medications, inadequate aftercare or struggles to adapt to new health routines at home. A well-coordinated transition from hospital to home can help minimize those risks — making sure patients receive the resources they need when they need them the most.
Steps to a Safe Transition
At Havenova Home Care, we use an organized strategy to promote safety, comfort and continuity of care through:
Personalized Discharge Planning
Prior to a patient’s discharge, our care team works in partnership with physicians, nurses and family members to ensure we understand the patient's medical requirements. We update our clients who receive directives for discharge, medication, therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
Home Readiness Assessment
Safety starts at home. Our staff evaluates the home environment for fall prevention and accessibility. This could be the addition of walking aids, having medications arranged, or even rearranging furniture to ensure the environment is safe and comfortable.
Skilled Nursing & Medical Support
For those in need of wound care, IV care, managing chronic conditions and more, our licensed nurses offer skilled medical care in the comfort of their own homes. This takes away the burden of visiting the hospital too often and allows for proper monitoring.
Medication Management
Medication error is common and is among the leading causes of hospital readmissions. We help coordinate prescriptions, remind our patients when they need a new dose, and help keep them on the medicine.
Daily Living Assistance
Healing is not only physical but a return to our independence. Our staff helps with bathing, dressing, cooking, and walking, so patients can concentrate on getting better instead of feeling overwhelmed.
Emotional & Family Support
Your own home is an emotional place. We offer a calm, reassuring and counseling presence to our patients and their families to help them cope with this new era in their lives.
The Havenova Difference
What makes Havenova Home Care different is our dedication to care, dignity, and compassion. To us, each patient is more than his or her symptoms or illness; they are a person with a story, a person with goals and aspirations, a person—not a patient. Our goal is for the relationship between the hospital and the home to be transfer it to, not only safe, but also empowerment.
Final Thoughts
When you leave a hospital, you should feel like you’re moving in a better direction, not in a way that worries you. With a comprehensive care plan, safe home atmosphere and the support they trust, patients can keep on their path to recovery. Havenova Home Care is here to be by your side through it all.
