Post-Surgical Care
Compassionate Care while You Recover after Surgery
Welcome home! Your journey to recovery is just beginning, and at Assisting Hands Home Care Las Vegas, we’re dedicated to making this transition as smooth and supportive as possible. Returning home after surgery can be both exciting and overwhelming, but our compassionate care is designed to help you recover safely in the comfort of your own home. Our primary focus is to prevent hospital readmission by ensuring you receive proper care and attention as you heal.
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Why Hospital Readmission Happens
One of the most critical aspects of post-surgery care is avoiding hospital readmission, a concern for many individuals after a medical procedure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one in five people over the age of 65 are readmitted to the hospital within just 30 days of discharge. This statistic highlights the importance of proper follow-up care and the role it plays in a successful recovery.
Several factors contribute to the risk of hospital readmission, including:
- Insufficient follow-up – More than 50 percent of patients who are readmitted within 30 days don’t consult their primary care physicians or specialists after leaving the hospital. Without this crucial step, potential complications can go unnoticed until they become serious.
- Medication mismanagement – Approximately 75 percent of patients struggle with their prescribed medications after surgery. Confusion about instructions, new schedules, or discontinuing medications incorrectly can lead to severe health consequences.
- Inadequate communication – More than half of patients fail to inform their healthcare providers about changes in their condition. This lack of communication can lead to minor issues escalating into significant health problems.
- Living alone – Patients who live alone face a 50 percent or higher risk of readmission. Without support for basic tasks such as obtaining food, filling prescriptions, or attending follow-up appointments, they’re more likely to experience setbacks in their recovery.
Assisting Hands Home Care is committed to guiding you through the complex process of returning home safely and continuing your recovery in familiar surroundings. Our aim is to keep you at home and prevent hospital readmission. We accomplish this by carefully coordinating your transition from the medical facility and providing ongoing support at home.
How Assisting Hands Home Care Las Vegas Supports Your Recovery
Here’s how we help:
- Coordinating with your discharge team – We communicate with your medical team to understand your post-surgery care needs, ensuring you have the proper follow-up appointments scheduled.
- Home safety assessment – Before you return home, our caregivers will conduct a thorough safety assessment to identify potential hazards, such as tripping risks, and implement fall prevention measures.
- Medication assistance – We assist with fulfilling prescriptions, organizing medications, and providing reminders to ensure you’re taking the correct doses at the right times. Our caregivers can also remove outdated or unnecessary drugs to prevent confusion.
- Follow-up appointment management – Keeping up with post-surgery appointments is vital to your recovery. We arrange transportation and accompany you to medical visits to make sure you stay on track.
- Personal care support – Tasks like bathing, dressing, and grooming can be challenging after surgery. Our caregivers offer assistance with these activities to ensure your comfort and safety.
- Nutritional support – Proper nutrition is essential for healing. Our caregivers prepare meals tailored to your dietary needs, ensuring you get the nourishment necessary for a full recovery.
- Light housekeeping – Maintaining a clean and organized environment is key to your wellbeing. We help with light housekeeping tasks like laundry, cleaning, and organizing your space.
- Companionship and supervision – Recovering from surgery can be a lonely experience, especially if you live alone. Our caregivers provide companionship and supervision to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
- Mobility and equipment assistance – If you’re using new mobility aids, such as walkers or crutches, our caregivers help you adapt and use them properly to avoid strain or injury.
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Assisting Hands Home Care caregivers will:
- Coordinate with your discharge team to ensure proper follow up
- Do a Home Safety Evaluation
- Ensure prescriptions are provided and get New Prescriptions
- Provide Medication Reminders and remove old or unnecessary meds
- Schedule follow up doctor appointments and help you get to them
- Assist with the use of new equipment (wheelchair, walker, Hoyer, etc.)
- Prevent Falls and provide, Awareness, and Education
- Help with Illness/Recovery Specific Education
- Monitor Change in Condition and Communicate with Primary Doctor or Nurse
- Assist with Bathing, Grooming, Dressing or Toileting
- Provide Meal preparation and Proper Nutrition
- Do Light Housekeeping/Laundry
- Provide Companionship/Supervision for Safety and Peace of Mind
The Importance of Monitoring & Communication
Ongoing monitoring of your condition is vital in preventing hospital readmission. Our caregivers are trained to observe any changes in your health and maintain regular communication with your healthcare providers. This ensures any potential issues are addressed promptly, reducing the likelihood of complications.
Personalized Compassionate Care
Every individual’s recovery journey is unique, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs. Whether you require daily assistance or occasional check-ins, our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to support your recovery.
For a complimentary copy of our Safe Discharge Planning Guide, ask your Case Manager or Social Worker to contact Assisting Hands Home Care today. Let us help you recover with peace of mind, knowing you’re in caring, capable hands.
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