Referral Circumstances:
Concerned granddaughter requested 24/7 care for her grandfather who was living with her and her family. Granddaughter was partial owner of a local business requiring her to work long and sometimes evening hours.
Demographics:
88 yr. old widowed male
Diagnosis:
Congestive Heart Failure
Complicating Factor: Multiple sensory deficits
Care Plan:
Oxford HealthCare’s Certified Home Health Aide’s provided 24/7 care in the home. CHHA’s assisted with activities of daily living, including, bathing, dressing, incontinence care, repositioning, safety supervision, transfers, laundry, meal preparation, feeding assistance and light housekeeping. In addition, vital signs monitoring, oxygen monitoring, and coordination of care with hospice regarding use of “as needed” medications were provided. RN supervisory visits are provided every 60 days and more often as needed.
Payor Source:
Out of town family was able to pool resources together to allow for extended care in the home.