Everything You Need to Know About JSP Home Care Services’s Home Health Care Services in NYC
1. What are home health care services?
Home health care services, also called home health services, are professional healthcare services and home health aide services that allow individuals needing medical assistance to receive medical care while in the comfort of their own home. The patient’s care plan is designed according to specific instructions outlined by their doctor(s).
2. What are the benefits of home health care services?
In addition to allowing patients to remain in the comfort of their own home, in familiar surroundings, while receiving care, home health care services provides numerous benefits to patients, including:
- Reduced risk of infection
- Reduced risk of hospital admission from health complications
- Faster recovery
- Earlier discharge from the hospital
- Oftentimes more affordable care compared to nursing home care and in-hospital care
3. Who uses home health care services?
Patients who use home health care services include C\children, adolescents, and adults who are:
- Being discharged from the hospital, but need additional care
- Disabled and need assistance or medical care at home
- Injured or ill and need short-term medical and home aide assistance
- Are older and need assistance or medical care at home
- Suffering from a chronic illness and prefer to receive care at home
4. What types of services are included in JSP Home Care Services’s home health care services?
At JSP Home Care Services, we provide the full scope of nursing services, including:
- Premature and high-risk infant care
- Post-surgical care
- Gastric tube care
- Respiratory treatments
- Tracheostomy and ventilator care
- Seizure disorder monitoring
- Infusion care (TPN, central line, Broviac, etc.)
- Wound care
- Respiratory treatments
We also offer home health aide services, which include:
- Bathing, grooming, using the toilet, and dressing
- Meal planning and preparation
- Light housekeeping, laundry, and running errands
- Medication reminders and picking up prescriptions
- Escorts to appointments or meetings
- Help with activities or hobbies
- General companionship
To learn more about the services we provide, contact us online or call 866.860.2528
5. How long does home health care last?
The length of time that home health care services are needed will depend on the specific needs of each patient. In some cases, services may only be needed for a few weeks, while for other patients, home health care may be lifelong.
6. Are JSP Home Care Services’s home health care services covered by insurance?
Yes. We accept insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.
7. How do I get set up with home health care services?
If your loved one is being dispatched from the hospital, you can approach a social worker who works at the hospital and request home health care services with our company. You may also contact us directly and we will coordinate with your hospital team to begin the process. We will then make arrangements to meet your family in the hospital before your loved one is dispatched to assess the level of care needed and arrange a visit to the house to set up any necessary equipment. We will also assess whether your family may also want home health aide services.
If your loved one has not been in the hospital but needs extra care at home, you can contact us online or call 866.860.2528 to get set up with a consultation today.
8. Who is involved in the care of my loved one when receiving home health care services?
Home health care services are coordinated, planned, and provided by medical social workers, doctors, nurses, and home health aides. These healthcare professionals collaborate to provide the best care based on the patient’s unique care needs.
9. Does JSP Home Care Services prepare a care plan? Is this plan updated as necessary?
Administrative staff and our clinical nurse manager at JSP Home Care Services work directly with the patient’s doctors, caseworker, and social worker, to create a personalized care plan that meets the patient’s specific needs outlined by all healthcare providers involved in the patient’s care.
Our team is in constant communication with the patient’s doctors to update physicians on the patient’s progress and to adjust the patient’s care plan as needed, according to specific instructions outlined by the physician.
10. Are your nurses and home health care aides trained, medical professionals?
Yes. All of our nurses are medically trained Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses licensed to practice in the state of New York. Our home health care aides are specially and thoroughly trained to provide exceptional services that meet the highest standards of care.