Professional Resources for the Homebound Patient - HCCIntelligence™ Premier Resource - 2024-Professional Resources for the Homebound Patient

Professional Resources for the Homebound Patient - 2024

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This document provides information on professional resources available for homebound patients and their caregivers. The purpose is to assist in identifying local specialty providers, services, and resources that can support the interdisciplinary care of frail, medically complex, and chronically ill homebound patients. <br /><br />The document suggests developing a referral list of resources for the patient and maintaining it to coordinate services from an interdisciplinary care team. It recommends providing 2-3 referrals under each category. The listed specialty providers include audiologists, occupational therapists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, speech therapists, dentists, and behavioral health specialists. <br /><br />Additionally, the document mentions community resources and services that can be beneficial for homebound patients. These include food assistance or meal delivery, home maintenance or handyman services, home health agencies, housing or electricity assistance, adult day care, transportation services, and spiritual care.<br /><br />The document also provides information on accessing the HCCIntelligence Resource Center, a platform developed by the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) to support home-based primary care providers and practice staff. The resource center offers free and premium resources such as webinars, tools, tip sheets, sample forms, and how-to guides on various topics relevant to home-based primary care.<br /><br />Please note that the document's information is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change. HCCIntelligence is funded in part by a grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation.

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interdisciplinary care

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community resources

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HCCIntelligence Resource Center

Home Centered Care Institute