Programs

Our specialized team of nurses provide the highest quality of care to our patients in the comfort and convenience of the patient’s own home

Are you preparing for or recovering from joint replacement surgery or an orthopedic procedure? Our Joint Replacement Recovery and Orthopedic Rehab program helps patients recover faster and more completely in the comfort of their own home.

Many hospitals are implementing “Fast Track” programs which reduce hospital stays after joint replacements and allow patients to return home sooner. Home Health Professionals adds value for patients and hospital and physician partners by implementing evidence-based, streamlined programs to prevent complications and promote healing and increased mobility in the comfort of the patient’s home.

By the Numbers.

1. 1,000,000+ More than one million Americans have a hip or knee replaced each year
2. Patients reporting improved mobility:
   1. HHP – 77%
   2. Texas Average or other agencies – 63%
3. Patients reporting decreased pain:
   1. HHP – 84%
   2. Texas Average or other agencies – 69%
4. 30 Day Hospital Re-admission rate:
   1. HHP – 6%
   2. Texas Average or other agencies – 11%

Home Health Professionals’ Cardiopulmonary Program improves quality of life and reduces hospitalizations for patients living with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Disease, Uncontrolled Hypertension and Cardiac Arrhythmia.

By the Numbers:

1. 1,000,000+ More than one million Americans are admitted to an inpatient setting each year for heart failure. Our Cardiopulmonary Program reduces hospital readmissions through comprehensive education, identification of lifestyle risk factors, disease management and improving patient compliance with diet, medication and lifestyle changes.
2. Patients reporting improved breathing:
   • HHP – 84.8%
   • Texas Average or Other agencies – 65.3%

Cardiopulmonary Program Outcomes:

• Increased strength & endurance
• Decreased symptoms of fatigue & shortness of breath
• Decreased risk of subsequent heart attack
• Increased knowledge of heart healthy behaviors
• Improved nutrition
• Improved ability to perform daily activities such as cleaning, bathing, cooking and taking medications
• Improved quality of life
• Reduced weight/weight management
• Smoking cessation
• Reduced hospital readmissions

Designed to improve the transition process as a patient moves from an inpatient setting, such as a hospital or rehabilitation facility, back home. Through our Care Transitions program we work closely with patients to assist in managing their disease process or rehabilitation with a goal of reducing the risk of the patient being re-admitted back to an inpatient facility.

Why Care Transitions?

• 20% of Medicare beneficiaries are hospitalized within 30 days of being discharged1
• 50% of patients that were re-hospitalized did not see a physician in between their hospitalizations1
• Up to 76% of readmissions that occur within 30 days of a hospital discharge may be preventable2

Care Transitions Goals

• Improve care coordination between hospital and home care settings
• Promote better health through improved self-management of chronic conditions
• Reduce re-hospitalizations, specifically targeting unplanned admission within 30 days of a hospital discharge

Hospital Readmission Reduction

Home Health Professionals is committed to quality improvement and to working closely with hospitals to prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions.

30 Day Readmission Rate:

Home Health Professionals – 6%

• State (TX) – 11%
• National – 12%

60 Day Readmission Rate:

Home Health Professionals – 9%

• State (TX) – 16%
• National – 16%

Home Health Professionals’ specialized Diabetes Care Management Program helps patients manage diabetic care in the comfort of their own home. Our highly skilled nurses work directly with the patient’s physicians and families to provide support, education and assistance to diabetic patients.

By the Numbers:

1. Diabetes affects 23.6 million people and it is the 7^thleading cause of death in the U.S.  Complications of diabetes include heart disease and stroke, hypertension, blindness, kidney disease and neuropathy.
2. Diabetes is ranked second behind Congestive Heart Failure as the primary diagnosis at entry into home care.

Diabetes Management Program Outcomes

• Improved nutrition intake
• Improved hydration
• Increased ability to test blood glucose
• Improved cognitive function
• Decreased falls and gait abnormality
• Decreased injuries to lower extremities
• Improved ability to perform daily activities such as cleaning, bathing, cooking and taking medications
• Improved quality of life
• Reduced weight/weight management
• Reduced drug interactions
• Reduced hospital readmissions

Over 10 million people in the U.S. care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. We understand how difficult it can be to care for a family member who has experienced changes in memory and cognition. Our skilled clinicians provide education and support for you and your family member toward optimizing communication, mobility, safety and quality of life.

In addition to memory care challenges, multiple diagnoses such as diabetes, CHF and COPD can make caring for a loved one even more challenging. Our highly trained nurses and therapists coordinate care to help you or your loved one navigate everyday tasks like medication management, nutrition, safety and mobility.