What We DO
Name two ADLS that our caregivers can assist with
Bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, transferring, eating/feeding, incontinence care
A patient is medically ready to leave rehab but the family is worried about how they will manage the first few days at home. What can Synergy help provide?
Extra support during the transition home—personal care, transfers, meals, medication reminders, safety/oversight, companionship, etc
This patient is independent with walking but needs help getting dressed, preparing meals, and remembering medications. Could Synergy be appropriate?
Yes. Home care isn't just for people who can't walk.
True or False: Someone has to be completely dependent before they can benefit from home care.
Home care can help people maintain independence and safely remain at home.
Your patient is going home Friday. Their son who lives with them works during the day and is worried about leaving them alone for 6 hours. What could you suggest?
Caregiver support during the day
A patient has improved tremendously in therapy but still needs assistance with bathing and getting safely in and out of the shower. How can SYNERGY HomeCare Assist this person
SYNERGY Provides caregiver assistance with personal care and bathing/shower safety
This patient lives alone, has had several recent falls prior to admitting to rehab. This patient is still a bit unsteady and has poor judgment. Their daughter lives two hours away. Name TWO ways SYNERGY HomeCare could support this patient.
Family Respite, Protective Oversight, exercise reminders, personal care, transfers, meal preparation, companionship, transportation, medication reminders, etc
True or False: A family has to commit to a long-term contract before starting Synergy services
We require a 24 hour notice for any cancellations or changes in a schedule
What is the important distinction between Home Health and Home Care
Home Health is insurance based and Provides PT/OT/SLP/RN and the focus is to improve function
Home Care is privately funded and the focus is to provides ongoing assistance/support with daily activities and safety.
True or False: Home care can be useful even when a person is receiving skilled home health services.
True! These services can complement one another—home health provides skilled medical/therapy services while private-duty caregivers provide ongoing non-medical support.
A patient is discharging with a foley and an ostomy, can SYNERGY HomeCare help with this person?
Yes! Our caregivers can empty a foley, clean the tubing, and change an ostomy as long as the patient can direct care
Your patient is independent with mobility but requires assistance with toileting at night. What could Synergy potentially provide?
Awake overnight assistance to help with toileting and protective oversight
Synergy can start care very quickly when a patient is unexpectedly discharged home.
True
SYNERGY HomeCare can provide temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by having a caregiver take over caregiving duties. What is this service called?
Respite Care
A familiar story:
A family member or a patient make claims that rehab is kicking them out early and that they are not ready for home. They lost their appeal and are discharging. What company can help them?
SYNERGY Home Care can provide assistance with ADLS and support the patient once at home.