Amedisys Home Health Care in Glen Burnie, Maryland provides skilled nursing, therapy and other services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery, as well as manage chronic health conditions. The interdisciplinary team includes registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists, available on-call 24/7 for urgent needs.
Nursing care includes pain management, monitoring, education and wound care. Physical therapists help patients build strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk. Occupational therapists teach techniques for daily tasks like bathing and eating, and can recommend home modifications. Speech therapists address communication and swallowing difficulties. Home health aides assist with personal care needs, and medical social workers coordinate care and provide counseling and referrals to local resources.
The service offers specialized programs for patients with heart failure, COPD and diabetes, as well as fall prevention services. Care is tailored to individual needs through a plan of care developed by the patient's doctor with the clinical team. Patients typically recover faster at home with fewer complications compared to facility-based care.
Treatment is based on evidence-based clinical practices and involves collaboration between the patient, family, doctor and the home health team. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans usually cover home health care for eligible patients. Initial visits are scheduled by phone, and if the patient is transitioning from a hospital or nursing facility, the first visit typically occurs within 24 hours of discharge.