Amedisys Home Health

Amedisys Home Health in Johnson City, Tennessee provides skilled nursing, therapy and other home health care services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery and manage chronic health conditions in their own homes. The interdisciplinary team includes registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists who work collaboratively with patients, families and physicians to develop individualized plans of care.

Nursing services include pain management, monitoring, education and wound care. Physical therapy helps patients build strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk, while occupational therapy assists with daily activities like bathing and eating, as well as home modifications. Speech therapy addresses communication and swallowing difficulties, and home health aides provide personal care assistance. Medical social workers coordinate care and connect patients with community resources.

The organization offers specialized programs for patients with heart failure, COPD, diabetes and fall prevention. Heart failure services aim to reduce symptoms and keep patients at home rather than in the hospital. COPD programs provide education and support to help patients manage symptoms, while diabetes programs include skilled nursing, therapy and home health aides. Fall prevention services assess risk factors and focus on building strength in the home environment where most elderly falls occur.

Amedisys Home Health serves Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties in the region. The clinical team uses evidence-based practices and typically schedules the initial visit within 24 hours for patients discharged from hospitals or nursing facilities. A nurse or therapist conducts a thorough assessment on the first visit to identify areas where education and tools can help patients manage their health. The frequency and type of visits are determined by the personalized plan of care and adjusted as needed based on physician recommendations.