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. We can help the family and as long as they need assistance
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 tomorrow. 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 lives alone and has concerns about getting to appointments because they are not yet ready to drive. How can SYNERGY HomeCare support them
We can provide transportation in the patient's car or we can drive the patient in the caregiver's car. Caregivers can take patients to medical appointments, grocery store, pharmacy, post office
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
SYNERGY HomeCare can provide as little as 1 hour of care and up to 24 hours of care per day
True
A patient is curious about home care. How would you proceed
Give basic information.
Provide the patient/family with our information.
You can get their permission to share their information with me and then I can call them
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
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.
A patient has limited mobility and fatigues easily. They live alone and are not at their baseline. Would a recommendation to receive HomeCare be appropriate
Yes! Due to these three things, they are most likely a fall risk and would benefit from short term help to assist with ADLS
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.
While they are still in rehab. This can set up the patient for a seamless discharge home. DO not wait until they go home because it may be too late
How much does a consultation with SYNERGY HomeCare cost?
Free. It is complementary and allows us to evaluate the care needs of the patient. We provide patient centered care and tailor our services to meet the needs of the patient. It is ok if they are not ready or do not want to sign on
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
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
Synergy can start care very quickly when a patient is unexpectedly discharged home.
True
A patient expresses concerns about going home and is fearful about not having help. What would you do?
Educate them on HomeCare. Many people are unaware that there are agencies that can
Name 2 of the 4 ways clients can fund or cover the cost of SYNERGY HomeCare services
Private Pay, Long Term Care insurance, VA services, Guide Program
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 create a care plan to support the patient once at home.
A patient has not met their goals and it has been decided that they are going home with hospice services. Is it appropriate to have SYNERGY HomeCare work with the patient upon discharge?
Yes! We can provide respite for the family, use a hoyer, help someone who is bedbound, complete max assistance transfers, provide pericare.
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
A patient of yours has Parkinson's what are some of the resources for patients to be aware of here in Parker?
I run a support group 1x/month on Tuesday Parker United Methodist church
Every Monday I teach a circuit class at MorningStar Parker