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The Home Health Care Unit’s Philosophy
The Home Health Care Department of Parma Community General Hospital seeks to help individuals
attain maximal independence in their own homes. The professional staff of nurses, therapists, social workers and aides serve as a link between the patient and physician, working with patients to help them reach their optimal level of health and independence.
Description of the Unit
The Home Health Care Department of Parma Hospital
opened in 1984. It provides skilled services to
homebound individuals in Parma and surrounding
communities. The office Home Health Care is located at
7300 State Road, Parma , 44134. It is open from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Patient Population
Patients may require a range of services, such as: infusion therapy, care for post-cardiothoracic surgery, wound care management, diabetic care management, care for a terminal illness
(prior to admittance to hospice), psychiatric nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy and medical social services.
Staffing
Nurses are an integral part of the caregiving team, which also includes therapists, aides, social workers and clerical staff. Home Health nurses must have excellent assessment skills,
and enjoy the independence associated with homecare
nursing.
Nurses and therapists rotate working weekends. Nurses
also rotate taking call.
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