Amedisys Home Health Care in Warwick, Rhode Island provides skilled nursing, therapy and other services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery and manage chronic health conditions at home. The interdisciplinary team includes nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists, available on-call 24/7 for urgent needs.
Care services are tailored to individual needs and include nursing care with pain management and monitoring, physical therapy to build strength and balance, occupational therapy for daily activities and home modifications, speech therapy for communication and swallowing, wound care, and assistance with personal care from home health aides. Medical social workers coordinate care and connect patients with local resources and counseling.
The organization offers specialized programs for patients with COPD, heart failure, diabetes and fall risk. Nursing staff monitor and educate patients on managing their conditions at home, with the goal of reducing symptoms, improving quality of life and preventing hospitalizations. A registered nurse works with the patient's doctor and family to develop an individualized plan of care.
Home health visits are scheduled based on the personal plan of care, with initial visits typically occurring within 24 hours of hospital or facility discharge. The clinical team uses evidence-based practices and partners with patients, families and physicians to ensure high-quality care and support recovery in the home setting.