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What is Home Health?

Home healthcare refers to a range of medical and supportive services provided in a person’s home to help them recover from illness, injury, or surgery, manage a chronic condition, or improve their overall health and quality of life. Home healthcare services are delivered by healthcare professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, and home health aides.

For someone in need of rehabilitative services, Trek Healthcare can play a crucial role in their recovery and rehabilitation process. By receiving care in the comfort of their own home, individuals can benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs and goals.

Nursing support can include wound care, medication management, and monitoring vital signs to ensure proper healing and recovery. Physical therapy focuses on improving mobility, strength, and function through exercises and interventions designed to restore physical abilities. Occupational therapy helps individuals regain independence in daily activities such as dressing, cooking, and bathing, enhancing their quality of life and promoting self-sufficiency.

Incorporating bathing services into home healthcare can assist individuals who may have difficulty with personal hygiene due to illness, injury, or mobility limitations. This service not only promotes cleanliness and comfort but also contributes to the individual’s overall well-being and dignity.

By providing comprehensive rehabilitative services in a familiar and supportive environment, Trek Healthcare can facilitate faster recovery, reduce the risk of complications, and promote the individual’s independence and overall quality of life.


Examples of skilled home health services include:
Injections
Monitoring serious illness and unstable health conditions
Patient and Caregiver Education
Medication Management
Wound Vac Care
Blood Draws
Wound care for pressure sores or a surgical wound
INR’s
Catheter Care
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In General, the primary objective of home health care is to address and treat various illnesses or injuries.  By opting home health care, individuals can benefit in several ways, including:
Recovering at Home
Regain their independence
Become more self-sufficient
Maintain your current condition or level of function slow decline.
What should I expect from my home health care?
To initiate home health care services, it is essential to obtain orders from a doctor or another qualified healthcare provider.  Once you receive a referral for home health services, Home Health and Hospice of Montana will verify your insurance, obtain a prior authorization if your insurance requires one and arrange an appointment and send a representative to your home.  During the visit, they will discuss your specific needs and inquire about your overall health through a series of questions.  This assessment helps ensure that the provided care aligns with your requirements.
Additionally, the staff form Home Health and Hospice of Montana will maintain communication with your doctor or healthcare provider to ensure they are informed about your care and receive regular updates on your progress.  This collaborative approach ensures seamless coordination between us and your primary healthcare team.  They work together to provide you with the best possible care and ensure that your treatment plan aligns with your healthcare provider’s recommendations.
Ensuring that home health staff visit you as frequently as prescribed by your doctor or healthcare provider is crucial.  Their regular visits are essential to monitor your condition, provide necessary treatment, and asses your progress.  By adhering to the recommended schedule, the home health staff can effectively manage your care and ensure that you receive the appropriate level of attention and support.
 
Services provided by Home Health & Hospice of Montana Home Health Team
Registered Nurses/LPN Nurses
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s)
Social Worker

What does the nurse do?
They provide education to both the patient and their caregiver about the condition, medications, and associated symptoms. This education aims to empower the individual and their caregiver with knowledge and understanding, enabling them to actively participate in managing the condition and ensuring proper medication adherence.
What is a Physical Therapist?
Some of their goals are to relieve pain, restore flexibility, Improve your strength, balance, coordination and ability to move.
What is an Occupational Therapist
Teach you how to use specialized equipment, Suggest multiple ways to make your home safer, provide tips and tools to make it easier for you to do daily activites like bathing, dressing, and household chores.
What is a Speech Therapist?Â
Can help with a variety of speech, language, swallowing, voice and communication disorders.  There goals are to improve memory, swallowing, communication and talking.  They learn ways to compensate for difficulty understanding and expressing yourself through language.
What is a Home Health Aide?
They help you with your daily self care tasks such as bathing and washing hair, getting dressed, grooming, light house keeping, and exercises.
What is a social worker?
A medical social worker can help you access the resources to help you get the care you need.  Some services include counseling to help you cope with illness and treatment, referrals to helpful services in the community, help with maintaining long term care plan, advocacy for your rights and wishes.
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