Transitional Care in Bellevue

Family Resource Home Care provides quality Transitional Care Services in Bellevue by assisting with the medical facility’s discharge plan

When a family member is preparing to return home after time in a nursing home, rehabilitation center, or hospital, the discharge planning process is crucial. This process involves medical and administrative staff meeting with the patient and their family to discuss the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition and the best possible outcomes.

At Family Resource Home Care, we refer to this service as Transitional (or Post-Hospitalization) Care in Bellevue. It can be customized for anyone in need of temporary assistance, not just seniors.

Learn more about how to establish quality Transitional Care services in Bellevue for yourself or your loved one, and discover how Family Resource can help ensure a seamless transition without lapses in quality or service.

What is Transitional Care?

Transitional Care encompasses a range of time-limited services designed to ensure continuity of care and facilitate the safe transfer of patients between different levels of care or settings. Research indicates that these transitions are particularly vulnerable moments for patients, and effective Transitional Care can significantly reduce the risk of hospital readmissions. A recent study involving Medicare beneficiaries found that 19.6% of older adults were readmitted within the first 30 days after hospital discharge, with 34% rehospitalized within 90 days. Those discharged with medical conditions faced a 67% readmission rate, while 51.5% of patients who underwent surgical procedures were hospitalized.

Family Resource Home Care’s Transitional Care Service in Bellevue ensures that the discharge instructions provided by medical facilities are meticulously followed to promote the best outcomes and minimize the risk of complications or rehospitalization. We incorporate the facility’s discharge plan into a personalized home care plan developed in collaboration with you and your loved one. Our services are designed to complement, not replace, any skilled nursing services covered by Medicare or health insurance.

Transitional Care in Bellevue from Family Resource Home Care includes a variety of services that align with the facility discharge plan, as well as additional necessary services that may include:

• Transportation from hospital, skilled nursing, or other care facility to home
• Meal planning and preparation, following dietary instructions or restrictions
• Medication assistance
• Assistance with movement, toileting, bathing, and dressing
• Transportation to follow up appointments
• Assistance with ongoing therapy (physical, speech, occupational)

The period following hospitalization is crucial for recovery, as it requires patients to limit their usual activities and get the necessary rest. One of the key roles of Family Resource caregivers is to be available for discharged patients, ensuring that the discharge plan is followed and helping prevent them from overexerting themselves. Additionally, discomfort or illness after surgery can lead to added stress. A warm, caring, and skilled caregiver can significantly alleviate this stress and provide valuable respite for family caregivers in Bellevue.

Let us help ensure your loved one’s transition to home is seamless

Depending on your circumstances, you may have weeks or even months to prepare for the discharge of yourself or a loved one from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or other care facility. Alternatively, you might have just a day or two. Regardless of when you start considering your needs and whether home care is the right solution, we encourage you to reach out to us. The experts at Family Resource Home Care are here to assist with your discharge planning and to create a customized home care plan to support your transition home.

At Family Resource Home Care, you’re never locked into a specific level of service or frequency. Our offerings are fully customizable and flexible, tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each client. Our experienced and highly qualified caregivers ensure a seamless transition home, providing you and your loved one with peace of mind in Bellevue.

Discharge planning informs Home Care planning

At Family Resource Home Care, we prioritize listening to our clients.

When the time comes, we will carefully review the requirements outlined in the discharge documents and collaborate with you and your loved one to create a customized and comprehensive care plan tailored to their unique needs. This plan will consider medical conditions, physical limitations, cognitive issues, medications, physician instructions, and personal preferences. Some tasks will stem from the discharge instructions, while others will be informed by the home care assessment we conduct.