Intravenous
Therapy
Intravenous (IV) therapy is a medical procedure that involves administering fluids, medications, blood products, or nutrients directly into a patient's vein through a needle or catheter. This method allows for rapid delivery of substances into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system and ensuring quick absorption and distribution throughout the body.
Pain
Management
Pain management is a branch of medical care that focuses on alleviating or reducing pain, discomfort, and suffering in patients experiencing acute or chronic pain. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that may include medical, pharmacological, interventional, psychological, physical, and complementary therapies aimed at improving a patient's quality of life.
Monitoring Unstable Conditions
Monitoring unstable conditions refers to the ongoing surveillance and assessment of patients who are experiencing medical conditions that are dynamic or prone to rapid changes. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, acute illnesses, critical injuries, chronic diseases with acute exacerbations, or post-surgical recovery phases where the patient's condition can fluctuate unpredictably.
Physical
Therapy
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession focused on restoring, maintaining, and improving physical function, mobility, strength, and quality of life in individuals of all ages. Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed healthcare professionals who are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
Infusion
of Antibiotic
Infusion of antibiotics refers to the process of administering antibiotics intravenously (IV) directly into a patient's bloodstream. This method allows for the rapid and efficient delivery of antibiotics to effectively treat bacterial infections.
Wound
Care
Wound care is a branch of medical treatment focused on managing wounds to promote healing, prevent infection, and minimize complications. It involves various interventions and techniques to support the natural healing process of the body and restore the integrity of the skin or underlying tissues.
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
A Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is a trained healthcare professional who provides basic personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to individuals in their homes. CHHAs typically work under the supervision of registered nurses or other healthcare professionals as part of a home healthcare team.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping individuals of all ages participate in meaningful activities or occupations that are essential for daily life. The goal of occupational therapy is to promote independence, improve quality of life, and enhance overall well-being through the use of therapeutic activities and interventions.
Enteral
Feeding
Enteral feeding, also known as tube feeding, is a method of providing nutrition to individuals who are unable to consume food or liquids orally due to various medical conditions. It involves delivering liquid nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal tract through a tube inserted into the stomach or small intestine. Enteral feeding can be temporary or long-term and is typically used when oral intake is inadequate, unsafe, or not possible.
Diabetic Education
& Management
Diabetes education and management refer to the comprehensive approach taken to educate individuals diagnosed with diabetes about the disease and its management, as well as to provide ongoing support to help them effectively manage their condition and lead healthy lives.
Medical Social Worker (MSW)
A Medical Social Worker (MSW) is a professional who works in a healthcare setting, providing psychosocial support and assistance to patients and their families to help them cope with the challenges of illness, injury, or medical treatment. Medical social workers play a vital role in the holistic care of patients by addressing their social, emotional, and practical needs.
Speech
Therapy
Speech therapy, also known as speech-language therapy or speech-language pathology, is a healthcare profession focused on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are licensed professionals who work with individuals who have difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency (stuttering), cognition, and swallowing.
Service Arrangement
Included, but not limited to:
Laboratory
Services
Laboratory services refer to a broad range of medical diagnostic tests and procedures performed on biological specimens (such as blood, urine, tissue samples, and body fluids) to assist healthcare providers in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of various medical conditions. These services are typically provided by clinical laboratories or diagnostic centers staffed by trained medical laboratory scientists or technicians.
Pharmaceutical Services
Pharmaceutical services refer to a range of healthcare services related to the preparation, dispensing, distribution, and management of medications or pharmaceutical products. These services are provided by pharmacists and other trained professionals within various healthcare settings, including pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Medical Equipment
& Supplies
Medical equipment and supplies provided through arrangements with independent Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers refer to the provision of various medical devices, equipment, and supplies that are necessary for the treatment, management, or support of a patient's medical condition.