C.H.F, C.O.P.D. Overnight Pulse-Oximetry Program

• Patients monitored by home care can reduce hospital admissions
• Program promotes self management
• Provide physician with detailed reports of Pulse Oximetry Study

• Nurse initiated overnight Pulse Oximetry
• An individualized Pulse-Oximetry report sent to physician within 24 hours
• Physician can recommend o2 therapy and home care, based on report and home bound patient status
• Overnight Pulse-Oximetry after o2 recommendation assessment
• RN follows individualized education Re: Disease process, weight management, nutritional counseling, sodium restrictions & o2 precautions
• RN will assess/evaluate cardiac status, and provide lab draws to monitor electrolytes as ordered

Physical Therapist

• Provides home exercises to increase patients strength & endurance

Occupational Therapist

• Energy Conservation
• Home Modification
• Adaptive Equipment
• Activities of Daily Living Training

Medical Social Workers

• Assessment of Social & Emotional Factors
• Counseling for long range planning
• Community Resource Planning
• Short-Term Therapy

Home Care Assistants

• Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living
• Personal care, light housekeeping and meal preparation