Transitional Care in St. Peters Helps Avoid Hospital Readmission
A survey shows that about 20% of discharged elderly patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days after discharge. Being re-hospitalized reduces the chances of elderly patients making a full recovery. As the primary caregiver of your loved one, it is important that you reduce the risk of hospital readmission as much as possible. Our transitional care assists St. Peters-area seniors with the transition from hospital to home. At Visiting Angels® Greater St. Charles, our Ready, Set, Go Home program is in place to help you during this difficult and stressful time.
Why Readmission Occurs Among Seniors
Readmission can be avoided, but it can still occur. Following the doctor’s instructions can be easy in the hospital, where aid and supervision are provided. However, once the patients are discharged and are recuperating at home, they are placed in an environment where it may be increasingly difficult to follow recovery instructions. Moreover, with the individual's increased need for care and assistance, it is common for most families to be overwhelmed. At Visiting Angels Greater St. Charles, our team is here to provide outside support in the form of our comprehensive transitional care.
How Our Transitional Care Can Help Reduce Hospital Readmission
Here at Visiting Angels Greater St. Charles, we offer the Ready, Set, Go Home program, which is a transitional care program designed to help seniors return home successfully after a hospital stay. Our home care services provide support to the elderly, increasing their recovery rates. Our transitional care program in the St. Peters area uses a three-prong approach as follows:
- Hospital care: The program starts during the hospitalization of your elderly loved one. Our caregivers can visit your loved one in the hospital to provide supportive services. They can also help guide the family when the doctor provides discharge instructions, so the patient will be cared for properly prior to and during the discharge.
- In-home care: Once the patient has been released from the hospital, our home care providers can provide assistance to ensure that they are safe and comfortable during the recovery. Our care providers are skilled and trained to spot changes in your loved one’s health – both physical and cognitive. They also monitor the proper intake of medication and manage different responsibilities to make the patient and their family comfortable.
- At Visiting Angels Greater St. Charles: Our office can support your family’s needs. We can help identify clients who are at risk of re-hospitalization and match them to our pool of skilled caregivers who can provide elder care services.
As part of our Ready, Set, Go Home program, we offer a complimentary Discharge Guide. This guide features ample space for recording important information about your loved one's healthcare provider and recovery instructions. It can also be taken to follow-up appointments to use as a reference guide and also as a space to record health updates. This is our gift to you to aid in your loved one's recovery.
About Our Personalized In-Home Care For the St. Peters Area
At Visiting Angels Greater St. Charles, we focus on providing the support and assistance your loved one needs at home. This can include a variety of services, which will be tailored to their exact needs. Our transitional care includes the following services:
- Respectful assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Reminders to take medication
- Assistance with transferring and walking
- Running errands and grocery shopping
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation to follow-up appointments
Our team understands that each individual's recovery will look differently. This is why we design a unique care plan for each of our clients. Beginning in the hospital, we are happy to assist during discharge and ensure your loved one has everything they need. Once they are home, we will provide the services they need to recover. Our caregivers are also available around the clock, making part-time and full-time assistance possible. With our transitional care, your loved one in St. Peters can recover in the safety and comfort of home.
Ready, Set, Go Home with Visiting Angels Greater St. Charles
Visiting Angels Greater St. Charles is a locally owned and operated senior care agency. We take pride in serving seniors in our area, while also supporting family caregivers. The mission of our Ready, Set, Go Home program is to help local seniors transition home from the hospital and make a safe recovery. Our transitional care is available in the following areas:
- St. Peters
- Greater St. Charles
- Weldon Spring
- Cottleville
- Orchard Farm
- St. Charles
- And throughout the surrounding area
Get started with us today by scheduling a free care consultation. We are eager to learn more about your loved one and their unique needs. Any information gathered during this meeting will help us better understand how our services can assist them during recovery. We are also happy to answer any questions you have at this time as well.
Contact Visiting Angels Greater St. Charles today to learn more about our transitional care in the St. Peters area.
Serving St. Peters, St. Charles, Orchard Farm, Cottleville, Weldon Spring, and the communities of Greater St. Charles
Visiting Angels ST. CHARLES, MO
3555 Veterans Memorial PkwySt. Charles, MO 63303
Phone: 636-244-3777
Fax: 636-244-3780