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Home Health Care
There may be some new challenges waiting for you when you return home from the hospital. As you continue to make progress toward recovery, some treatments or therapies may need to be continued. These treatments may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, wound care, intravenous infusions, or help with other physical needs.
There are many agencies that can help with your nursing and therapy needs at home. Home nursing groups may be recommended by your insurance company. In some insurance networks, you may be able to choose from several nursing groups. Depending on your insurance benefit, there may be charges for you. A member of your care management team will help you with these arrangements. To compare agencies, visit Medicare.gov.
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Some patients are unable to return home safely after a few days in the hospital. Skilled care allows patients the extra time to strengthen themselves before returning home. Insurance plans allow for skilled care rather than acute rehabilitation hospitals. The care coordinator will discuss options with you based on your insurance. Transportation to these facilities is not covered by most insurance or ambulance memberships. The safest transport is by wheelchair ambulance and will be charged separately.
Acute and Rehab Providers
Rehabilitation hospitals provide inpatient medical and rehabilitative services following an accident, surgery, or acute illness. This care is focused on helping you transition back to a full, productive life. Many insurances will not cover this level of care following joint replacement.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact your surgeon’s office or the program coordinator at the hospital.
