Orthopedist

If your patient has an exacerbation of a preexisting condition, acute onset of a new diagnosis or new medication, home health services could be covered 100% by Medicare if the patient meets the eligibility requirements.

Diagnosis Supported

  • Knee Replacement
  • Hip Replacement
  • Fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Traumatic Injury
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Cast care
  • Back Sprain
  • Back Strain
  • DVT anticoagulation management

Home Care Services May Include

  • Observation and Assessment
  • Management and Evaluation
  • Venipuncture for lab with assessment
  • Evaluate lung sounds, assess amount, site(s) of wheezing, rhonci, or lung sound changes
  • Removal of sutures/staples
  • Evaluation of extremity in splint or cast
  • Skeletal traction care
  • Foley catheter insertions/management
  • Pain Management
  • Administer IV, 1M and Sub-Q medications
  • Wound management
  • Pressure ulcer management
  • Orthopedic pin care
  • Elimination management
  • Assess rehabilitation needs/potential
  • Develop a rehabilitation program
  • Transfer teaching
  • Teaching bed mobility
  • Balance and coordination exercises
  • Gait training
  • Fitting and use of assistive devices
  • Teaching fine motor control