Managing Care at Home

Often referred to as remote patient monitoring (RPM), at-home health monitoring devices help patients keep track of their health when dealing with a serious health condition, such as hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and COPD. Similarly, patients may need a monitoring device upon returning from a hospital stay or while recovering from surgery. For instance, your […]

Are you a caregiver for a loved one who is immobile? Or are you a patient who needs help getting in and out of bed? It might be time for a patient hoist. Patient lifts help family caregivers and patients by allowing for safer, easier physical transitions. Additionally, patient lifts can help with turning patients […]

Enteral feeding, also known as tube feeding or gavage, delivers nutrition directly to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Importantly, feeding tubes play a crucial role in the health of patients who cannot swallow food, liquids, and/or medications due to various medical conditions, including swallowing problems and/or difficulty absorbing nutrition. Feeding tubes, used for short- or long-term […]

Did you know that some patients can get their IV medications at home? Or are you already getting IV infusions at home? Certainly, home-based IV infusions are considerably more convenient than going to a hospital or clinic. But do you know the home infusion therapy risks and rewards? How can you reduce your risk of […]

No one likes the idea of staying in the hospital. It can feel scary and lonely. Plus, you face exposure to germs and a lack of privacy. Fortunately, some patients can now get hospital care at home through hospital at home programs. Before we dive into getting hospital-level care at home, it’s important to understand […]