Transitional care services
Whether it’s moving out of a hospital to come back home, or transitioning to a different level of home care, transitional periods can be challenging. Planning for transition assistance from experienced caregivers can make this time easier.
Transitional care is defined as the safe and timely passage of patients between levels of healthcare or across care settings. This is truly a customized process, depending on the condition of an individual and the timing of their care plan.
Purpose of transition care
Underdeveloped or mismanaged patient hand-off can lead to higher re-hospitalization rates, and overall poor satisfaction of the care experience. It can create confusion, hesitation, or even adverse health events for the patient, in addition to worry for their family. Transition care looks to remove any gaps in quality care, as well as coordinate all healthcare-related matters.
If a patient has been in multiple medical facilities, transition care can be a binding force to connect all their care-related information. Our outside help can organize all those details into an understandable plan to fit the patient and family’s needs.
When they know their loved one will be coming back home, the receiving family will want to provide the best care. Transition care can provide guidance and instruction that benefits both the family and the patient. Our caregivers can make healthy suggestions and provide care-based tips to help make the adjustment process easier.
Roles in transition care
Transitional care can take many forms, each related to a person’s specific situation. Caregivers routinely will cover tasks such as:
Home care and transportation services
Living situation adjustments
Bathing assistance
Walking support
Medicine reminders
Light housekeeping
General errands
Daily grooming & hygiene
Meal preparation & shopping
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If you would like more information on transition care services through LifeGiver Home Care, contact us, or see what other home care services we offer.