Home care is a medical and nursing service provided in a patient’s home. Photo: Disclosure/Help Emergency Medical Services and Telemedicine

Caring for a family member can be difficult and emotionally draining. Therefore, having professional support is important to ensure that a person gets the help they need without having to travel to a hospital or clinic, which is often overcrowded.

This is where home care or home nursing comes into play. The service offers quality medical care without leaving home, helping many families deal with health problems more easily, calmly and safely.

What is home care and how does it work?

Home care is medical and nursing services provided in a patient’s home. It covers a wide range of services, from basic care to more specialized care. This type of care is becoming an increasingly popular option for people who require ongoing health care, including older adults, chronically ill people, and those recovering from surgery or illness.

The service works flexibly, adapting to the circumstances of each patient, who first undergoes an initial assessment and is then assessed by a healthcare professional to assess their medical needs and care.

During this process, your medical history, symptoms, and necessary treatment are discussed. A personalized care plan is then created for the patient, including medical services, frequency of visits, medications and more.

The care team maintains regular contact with the patient, family and, if necessary, the attending physician. Any changes in the patient’s condition or care needs are reported and addressed promptly.

All care and interventions are recorded in medical records, ensuring accurate documentation of the patient’s treatment.

Benefits of home care

Comfort and familiarity

Receiving care at home provides a familiar, comfortable environment, which is important for older adults or people recovering from medical procedures. This can greatly contribute to the patient’s emotional and physical well-being.

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Home care services are tailored to each patient’s specific needs. This means that the service is highly personalized, ensuring that the person receives the appropriate treatment at the right time.

Reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections

Spending less time in the hospital may reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections. At home, the patient is less exposed to potentially dangerous bacteria and viruses.

Price drop

In many cases, home care can be more cost-effective than a long hospital stay. This is because patients only pay for the specific services they need, avoiding additional costs.

Greater independence

Home care allows patients to maintain a higher level of independence. They can continue to participate in daily life, make decisions about their own health, and maintain a sense of control over their lives.

Emotional support

In addition to medical and nursing care, service professionals often provide emotional support. They are willing to listen and talk with patients, which can be critical for those suffering from chronic illness or going through difficult times.

Better adherence to treatment

Home-based patients tend to be more compliant with treatment. This is because they are more involved in their own care and have specialists who can answer questions and provide clear instructions regarding necessary medications and treatments.

Avoid commuting

For many patients, especially those with limited mobility, traveling to a hospital or clinic can be physically tiring and inconvenient. Home care eliminates the need for travel, making treatment more accessible and convenient.

Home care for medical emergencies

Home care offered by Help is part of the nursing services and includes compassionate care, use of home medications, greater convenience for patients who require treatment for a certain period of time, in addition to fluid therapy, dressings, placement of nasogastric tubes. and the bladder – and the naval enema.

In addition to home care, Help Urgent and Emergency Care plans give your family access to a variety of services such as telemedicine, 24-hour pre-hospital care, state-of-the-art mobile intensive care units equipped for every type of need, with equipment such as electrocardiography, cardiac enzymes and more than 40 medications; trained and certified doctors, nurses, technicians, drivers and more.

To learn more about the plans and included services, visit the help website www.help-sc.com.br.