Health care preferences have been solidified by the pandemic. A patient may pass through high-intensity institutional care to post-acute care facilities, home healthcare, and then non-skilled assistive care, depending on their needs.  Since the pandemic, patients and their families have avoided institutional healthcare settings, especially skilled nursing facilities and other post-acute venues, for fear of contracting or spreading the virus. The trend toward home-based healthcare is only getting stronger, according to recent studies. Our experience at Gulfshore Private Home Care confirms this.

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Changing from post-hospital care to home-based care isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. The most complex interventions may need to be performed for longer periods of time and in a facility where they can be closely monitored and treated. Moreover, many of them will require additional organized services at home to maintain health stability once they leave the facility. Many skilled nursing facilities and other post-acute venues have not been enthusiastic about discharging patients to home health despite the fact that there are a number of valid reasons to do so, and a key one is to avoid hospitalization.

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Other high-acuity patients might benefit from intensive in-home service offerings that will likely be routinely available in the future. As patients emerge from hospital stays, some may be younger and have fewer comorbid conditions, fewer functional limitations, and better support systems at home, so that they are clear candidates for short-term home care. In other words, we need to make sure that the right patients receive the right care at the right time. It is a tall order, but Gulfshore Private Home Care has accomplished it for many years.

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The complexity of external forces that are driving post-acute care transformation demands that we grasp all its associated intricacies. In order to take advantage of the seismic shifts taking place, we must prepare for a very different, perhaps slightly uncertain, future. Despite these challenges, we at Gulfshore Private Home Care see enormous opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are here to make the most of it.

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Whether you are looking for a reliable nurse for different medical services, or a professional aide for personal care services, Gulfshore Home Care is here to help.  Because every client’s needs and lifestyle are different, our in-home care team will provide services specifically based on your loved one’s condition and circumstances.

 

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We are located in the areas of Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Marco Island.  Please do not hesitate to give us a call at 239-249-8318

 

 

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With our home health care services you will be able to live a happy, safe, and independent life. We invite you read more about us.   Every situation is unique, so to have all of your specific questions answered with personalized information from a friendly local home care expert, call 239-249-8318 now!