- Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care
  With our Hospital-to-Home Care program, you or a loved one don’t have to worry about running into an issue that would cause readmission after being discharged.

Hospital-to-Home Care: Transitional Care for Families in the Bay Area

Transitional care has been shown to cut down on hospital readmissions, improve quality of life and even save lives. When a patient is released from the hospital, transitional care can give them the services they need to have a successful recovery at home.

With the Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care program from J&M Homecare Services, you or a loved one don’t have to worry about running into an issue that would cause readmission.

Thanks to our personalized approach to transitional care, patients have access to consistent assistance and support at home, which may help lower their risk of readmission. Since 2001, we have been assisting patients in the Stockton, San Ramon, San Rafael and neighboring communities in the Bay Area in obtaining the necessary post-hospital care to facilitate a speedy and trouble-free return home.

The Importance of Transitional Care After Discharge in the Bay Area

The first 48 hours after hospitalization are critical! It’s crucial that patients have the right transitional care throughout this period to guarantee the best outcome. The coordination of the resources and assistance a patient gets after being released from the hospital is known as transitional care. It assists in filling the gap between hospital-based and home-based care.

Understanding the risks that might lead to readmission after receiving transitional care is crucial for a speedy recovery from hospitalization.

These include:

Unclear discharge instructions from the hospital
Poor patient education about their condition and recovery plan
Lack of follow-up care or monitoring
Inadequate access to medications, supplies, or other necessary resources
Poor nutrition or hydration levels
Failure to recognize signs and symptoms of complications
Limited social support for the patient

Being readmitted to the hospital after a period of recovery might have serious long-term effects. Patients who are readmitted to the hospital have a higher risk of infection, longer hospital stays, and even death. It may also lead to higher out-of-pocket medical spending and readmission charges that your insurance might not pay. Readmission may also create emotional hardship and worry for the patient and their loved ones.

These risks can all be addressed through proper transitional care. With the Hospital-to-Home Care program from J&M Homecare Services, you or a loved one can receive the necessary resources and support to ensure a successful recovery at home.

What Does the Hospital-to-Home Care Program Include?

When it comes to improving quality of life and reducing readmission rates, J&M Homecare Services knows how important it is to provide continuity of care in the home. Participants in our Hospital-to-Home Care program in California’s North Bay, East Bay, and Central Valley regions get extensive assistance and resources to help them go back to their homes after a hospital stay.

It is essential to have transitional care after being released from the hospital. Providing patients with transitional care assists them in adjusting to their new surroundings and way of life. This has the potential to enhance their quality of life while decreasing the frequency of hospital readmissions. Providing patients with continuity of care in the comfort of their own home, the Hospital-to-Home Care program from J&M Homecare Services aids in a speedy recovery. You may concentrate on getting well with the help of our home care services, which include aid with routine duties. In addition, our caregivers will be there to provide emotional support and keep an eye on you in case you begin to exhibit any signs of possible difficulties after your recovery.

Our Hospital-to-Home Care Program Includes:

Discharge Assistance

When it comes to the process of moving from the hospital to home, we at J&M Homecare Services are aware that it may be a daunting experience. Because of this, we provide thorough discharge assistance to make sure the transfer goes off without a hitch.

If you or a loved one needs assistance locating medical supplies, medicine, or other resources to aid in your rehabilitation, our caregivers are here to help. We also make sure patients understand their condition and recovery plan, and we offer them detailed instructions on how to effectively utilize their medical equipment and medications.

Hospital-to-Home Transportation

When you are ready to go home following your hospital stay, our caregivers can make sure you get there in comfort and safety. If you need assistance with making accommodations for a wheelchair or any other special requirements, we are here to help.

This may include making arrangements for wheelchair access or other mobility aids, collecting up patients from the hospital and securely transporting them home, and helping to load and unload equipment, supplies, and prescriptions.

Ambulation Assistance

When you are ready to go home from the hospital, our caregivers will make sure you have everything you need, including mobility aids and other supporting equipment, to walk safely and comfortably.

Our caregivers may provide assistance with walking, moving, and positioning; they can also offer advice on how to move safely and correctly; they can aid with using assistive equipment like walkers or canes; and they can make sure that stairs, ramps, and other barriers are safely navigated.

Medication and Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

After leaving the hospital, patients may have ongoing medical needs, such as medication or the use of durable medical equipment (DME) to monitor their vitals. If you or a loved one are having trouble remembering to take medicine or getting the durable medical equipment (DME) you need, our Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care program may assist.

Services such as arranging for the delivery of durable medical equipment (DME), picking up medications from pharmacies, and setting medication reminders are all part of this.

Meal Preparation

Some patients are given dietary recommendations after they leave the hospital to help them maintain their health, reduce the risk of readmission, and ensure they get all the nutrients they need. The preparation of special meals, the search for the appropriate materials, and the tidying up that follows a meal may, nevertheless, become a taxing experience. J&M Homecare Services’ caregivers are here to assist you in following your healthcare provider’s dietary recommendations for meals and snacks.

Creating meal plans, cooking, assisting with grocery shopping or picking up online orders, setting the table, cleaning up after meals, and making sure you get enough water throughout the day are some examples of how our caregivers can help.

Personal Hygiene Care

It is important to keep up with personal hygiene after being discharged from the hospital to prevent infections and other problems. Some of the things that our caregivers may assist with include personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, grooming, and incontinence care.

Exercise & Physical Therapy (PT) Assistance

To maintain your physical strength as you heal, you may be required to frequently exercise or attend physical therapy sessions. Our Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care program offers a range of services to meet your needs, including transportation to and from physical therapy appointments, assistance with prescribed exercises and activities, and more.

Helping someone exercise may take several forms, including guiding them through stretching and strengthening exercises, facilitating activities to improve balance and coordination, and demonstrating how to utilize exercise equipment like treadmills or weights.

Safety & Wellness Checks

It is critical to keep family members, primary care physicians (PCPs), and anybody with a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) apprised of a loved one’s health and recovery status after they are released from the hospital and are recuperating at home. Their condition may need intervention or readmission if it fails to improve or if problems develop. Caregivers from J&M Homecare Services may visit patients in their homes to make sure they are doing well and following their doctor’s orders as they recuperate. If your loved one’s condition or overall health changes, we can also keep you updated on their progress.

Get Started with Hospital-to-Home Care from J&M Homecare Services

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Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care