27 Oct Tips for Evaluating a Home Health Care Facility
Tips for Evaluating a Home Health Care Facility
You have many choices if you or a loved one could use a little extra help caring for their health. No matter what the medical needs are, it’s important that the right choice is made. That means evaluating every home health care facility carefully.
Qualifications
First, you should evaluate the qualifications of the people who work there, and especially the qualifications of the people who will be assisting you or your loved one. Surprisingly, not all states require agencies to be licensed, but licensure can provide you with peace of mind. Ask if they are certified by Medicare to meet federal health and safety requirements, and ask for the credentials of the aid who will be working with you on a daily basis.
Services
The types of services offered are extremely important to consider. Otherwise, you could discover they are unable to meet your needs.
Beyond discussing your specific needs, you should also discuss whether or not written plans are developed, what they contain, and which family members will have access to this information. Discuss what times care will be provided, as well as how emergency services are handled.
Recommendations and references
When evaluating a home health care facility, you always want to ask for references. That includes asking for references from the health care company, as well as conducting your own search online to find reviews and recommendations from current and past patients.
Life & Health Care is a private Home Health Care Agency that is always open and honest about our qualifications and services. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you or a loved one in their home, and we can provide you with references that are a testament to the quality of care we provide to our patients.