Homeland Healthcare’s postsurgical Trauma Care Plan is structured to meet each and every need that can help our clients recover at a faster and more comfortable pace - at home. Another benefit of having home healthcare is that it ensures quicker and more cost-effective recovery. The kind and level of post operative nursing care services required depend on the type and seriousness of the surgery the patient has been through, as well as the patient’s past medical history. It involves making sure that all aspects of the patient condition are monitored and treated, including pain management and caring for the wound. We make sure that any fears and concerns the clients and their families may have, are allayed and they get the right kind of emotional and physical support during their recovery at home.
Recovering from surgeries of any kind during which time the patients will need post-surgical care until they are fully back on their feet.
Reduces risk of any sub-optimal surgical outcomes - Once the patient is discharged from the hospital after an operative procedure they need proper and diligent care to ensure that there are no complications. The patient is very weak and prone to infections on the wound. Homeland Healthcare’s nursing at home ensures that the staff is properly well versed with the surgery and its possible complications so that they can ensure timely detection of anything which is off and reporting that immediately.
Ensures compliance with post-operative orders and minimizes post-operative complications - Homeland Healthcare’s nurse at home facilities make sure that proper doctor orders are followed. They have an experience and understanding of the equipments to be used at home so that the initial transition from a hospital to home is smooth and safe.
Provides a supportive, caring, yet professional face, thereby reducing demands on the surgeon’s valuable time - A good nurse at home can make sure that the repeated visits of a doctor are not required. They can connect with doctors over the phone and explain the patient’s daily condition to them for any irregularities. Most of the times family members are not capable and don’t have the right knowledge to see and assess the patient’s condition.
Minimizes the need for unnecessary patient visits to the clinic/hospital - Home health care nursing facilities can avoid a lot of emergencies and repeated visits to nearby hospital for minor things. Once you have all the necessary medical equipment at home depending on patient’s needs, hospital like care can be given at home itself.
Increases patient satisfaction with their overall surgical experience - Timely care of the patient improves patient’s confidence and will towards recovery. Helping and guiding the patient by the nursing staff ensures that there are no discrepancies in the treatment.
Reduces anxiety - A lot of times patient gets worried after the surgery and have a lot of questions and doubts about things. This causes a lot of stress in the patient’s mind. All this can be avoided with a well-trained home nurse.
Offers continuum of care - Good quality care can do wonders for the recovery of the patient.
Provides support and care that will help the patient through the initial recovery process
Reduces need for hospitalization and hence the costs, as well - Proper treatment post-surgery by a trained nursing staff avoids any complications and thus prevents need for hospitalisation and further expenses.
Decreases the amount of perceived immediate and residual pain - A good experienced nursing staff follows required hospital practices at home to ensure that the suffering of the patient is reduced. Procedures like suction , cleaning and dressing need to be done with utmost care and precaution to avoid any extra discomfort to the patient.
Post operative nursing care differ widely from a few days to many months. Regular day-to-day support after surgery is a key element in reducing recovery time. Depending on each individual patient’s needs, the following services are provided:
12-24 hours of nursing support provided by nurses who have a minimum of 2-years nursing experience and critical care training
Home visits by a nurse
12-24 hours of medical caretaker support
Physiotherapy
Equipment based on requirements (may include Ventilator, oxygen concentrator , bipap , Suction Machine, monitor, hospital bed, etc)
Consumables
Medicines
Our care team is equipped to handle the following tasks, as per the surgeon’s directive and the care plan:
Personal care that is tailored to the patient’s needs
Assessing general status
Assistance with mobility
Wound care
Medication review
Diet compliance
Teaching and reinforcement
Physical therapy
