Health Department: Adult Field Services: Home Health

Explanation

What is home health?

Home health is physician-directed, intermittent health care provided through scheduled visits. Care is provided by professional caregivers to homebound patients with skilled requirements when home is the appropriate and safe place to be. A registered nurse is on call 24 hours a day.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Adults living in Shawnee County who are currently under a physician’s care, who have a need for professional nursing care or rehab services, and are capable of living safely in their own home with referral to & support from community resources as necessary.

Delivery

How are services delivered?

Services are delivered in the patient’s home as directed by the patient’s physician. A plan of care is established in partnership with the patient, their physician, and family/caregivers to promote his or her maximum level of wellness and independence.

Services

What services are available?

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Medical Social Work
• Home Health Aide
• Skilled Nursing, including:
  • Free in-home assessment
  • Wound care
  • Drawing blood
  • Medication monitoring and set-up
  • Patient education
  • Catheter care
  • Chronic health condition monitoring

Availability

When are services available?

Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Nurses are available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Cost

What are the costs?

Fees for services are based on actual costs. Most Home Health Care costs are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and some commercial health insurance carriers. Benefits and co-pays vary from plan to plan. Call your insurance carrier or Shawnee County Home Health for more specific coverage information.

Information

Where can I get more information?

Everyone’s needs and circumstances are a little bit different. To find out if Home Health Care is the right alternative for you or someone you know, call us at 291-2490 and ask to speak to a home care nurse.

For more information, call 291-2490.