When your loved one is discharged home from the Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility, usually a Home Health Follow-Up is ordered to help either continue the care that was taking place at the previous facility or to help perform a safety evaluation to help make the transition smooth. The Home Health team (typically consisting of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, Social Worker and Home Health Aides) will guide you through the process.

The Discharge Planners will notify you when Home Health has been ordered for your family member and will give you the number for the agency just in case they do not call. If the agency does not call within a few days then you will need to call. See the following link for information and phone numbers for Home Health Agencies in your Area:

www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/Home.asp


Prior to leaving the Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility the Rehabilitation Staff will have all necessary equipment delivered to your family member’s home. The Home Health team can order any extra equipment that is necessary.

If Home Health Intervention is not ordered then there are options. Please see the information provided under the "Caregivers/Companionship" link. 



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