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CHF Program
Goal:
To decrease hospital admissions with enhanced compliance.
CHF Program Features:
- Complete in-home assessment by Respiratory Therapist (RT)
- Smoking cessation information
- Need for nutrition consult evaluated
- Need for nursing consult evaluated
- Ongoing assessments to meet the patient's changing needs
- Summary report sent to primary care physician
Ventilator Management Program
Goal:
Smooth and safe transition from hospital to home.
Ventilator Management Program features:
- In hospital assessment of needs prior to discharge
- In-home assessment by a Respiratory Therapist (RT) prior to discharge from hospital
- In-home set up and education by RT with patient, family, and any involved nursing agencies
- RT contact with physician if status changes
- Updates sent to physician monthly
- RT available for emergencies 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
- Noninvasive & invasive ventilator support
- Ability to provide pressure support
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