How Transitional Care in Corpus Christi Reduces Hospital Readmissions
An estimated 20% of seniors on Medicare who have been discharged from the hospital end up being readmitted within 30 days, and ultimately have a much lower chance of recovering fully. At Visiting Angels® Corpus Christi, we offer experienced transitional care to support our clients and their families in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend area during this crucial period. Through our Ready-Set-Go Home program, our mission is to reduce hospital readmissions for our clients, so they can recuperate safely from the comfort of home.
What Leads to Hospital Readmissions
In most cases, following the doctor's orders upon discharge from the hospital can prevent readmission. Unfortunately, many seniors may find it difficult or even physically impossible to follow through with these instructions after a severe injury or illness. For this reason, elderly adults in particular often need a lot of support from friends, family, and home care professionals to avoid complications that could send them back to the hospital.
How Transitional Care from Visiting Angels Corpus Christi Can Help
We developed our Ready-Set-Go Home program specifically to make sure that seniors get the support and assistance they need to follow their discharge directives and increase the odds of partial or full recovery at home.
Our program at Visiting Angels Corpus Christi features a three-prong approach to transitional care:
- At the Hospital - Before being discharged, we can visit the hospital and guide you through the process of discharge planning based on your doctor's instructions. We'll also provide a guide that includes questions you can ask the doctors and nurses, general details about the discharge process, and tips on lowering your chances of readmission.
- At Home - Once a loved one has left the hospital, our caregivers will be there to offer skilled aid. We can also monitor our client's condition, keeping an eye out for changes in their cognitive or physical condition and obstacles to their recovery. If members of your family are acting as caregivers during this time, we'll do what we can to support you in this role.
- At Our Office - In addition to the caregivers we send to your home, our office staff at Visiting Angels Corpus Christi also play a role in your transitional care. Our staff can identify clients with a high risk of readmission and coordinate food and medication deliveries, escorts to appointments, and important reminders.
Transitional Care Support You Can Trust
The time period after an elderly loved one has been discharged from the hospital is critical. If you want to help maximize their overall comfort and quality of life going forward, you need to take action and get them the help they need. Many families try to provide this help on their own, but the truth is, there are only so many hours in a day. By taking on the full responsibility of your loved one's care, you may end up stressed and burnt out.
At Visiting Angels Corpus Christi, we can provide the support you need to create a smooth transition for your loved one without making such a huge personal sacrifice. Our transitional care is designed to meet the specific needs of each senior, providing the compassionate support and companionship each person needs to properly rest and recover.
Most importantly, all of our caregivers are kind and trustworthy people you can rely on to treat your loved one with compassion and respect. We make sure of this by conducting extensive background and reference checks on all potential candidates. We only consider people who exhibit the right levels of empathy, integrity, and eagerness to help others. As a result, every caregiver on our staff can be 100% trusted to handle this sensitive task.
With dedicated support from such a reliable source, your loved one will have an easier time transitioning back to home, and you'll have the chance to decompress and take time away without feeling guilty.
Customized Service For Seniors in Corpus Christi
To make sure every senior gets the specialized attention they need to avoid a return trip to the hospital, we always customize our transitional care plan based on each individual's specific needs. To accomplish this, we provide every family with an initial care consultation. During this introductory meeting, we will address any questions or concerns you have. We'll also work together to set a senior care schedule and develop a unique care plan for your loved one.
Based on the info covered during the care consultation, we will also determine which of our amazing care providers is right for your loved one. We want them to get the help they need while also enjoying great company, so we always make sure to analyze care needs and personal details before finding the right person to handle this transition.
A hospital stay can be stressful enough for seniors without the fear of readmission. Call Visiting Angels Corpus Christi today to learn more about our transitional care.
Serving Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend Area, TX
Visiting Angels CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
5262 S Staples St # 220Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Phone: 361-854-2800
Fax: 361-906-3345