Non-Medical Home Care Definitions

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24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they fi le a claim against the company.

HOMEMAKER / COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings,

continued companionship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state.

INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets fi led against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.

MED-ALERT AVAILABLE – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button. MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.

MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.

TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.

WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work. ~

Home Health Care Definitions

24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.

DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ.