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Preparing Myself for a Successful Surgery and Recovery

Before a surgery, it’s important to be in the best state of health possible and prepare so that you set yourself up for a full and successful recovery. Planning ahead ensures you have support and makes this easier.

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I’ll Soon be Having Surgery, and I Have A Lot on my Mind

The thought of having surgery is sometimes scary and often brings about many questions concerning the benefits and risks of the procedure. It’s normal to feel anxious, and addressing your uncertainties is an important part of the process. With the help of your doctors and nurses and careful consideration about what professional home health and homecare services you might need during recovery, it’s easier to focus on preparing your mind and body and commit to doing what you can to ensure a full and successful procedure and recovery.

Having conversations with your primary doctor is an important part of this process. Asking questions about what you can expect during recovery makes it easier to contact the in home services agency of your choice and begin important conversations about discharge planning and your time at home. Salus Home Health case managers will work closely with you and your primary doctor to ensure that your return home is as seamless as possible and nursing care, therapeutic services or support with personal care, transportation and meal preparation are made available without delay.

How Salus Integrated Services Can Help You Overcome a Serious Medical Illness

Home Care

When your ability to remain at home safely is compromised because of our inability to complete essential personal care and home care tasks, Salus Homecare of San Gabriel Valley is here to help. Our flexible, personalized and professional caregiver services provide the right level of support for every situation, at any time of day and in the comfort of home. Click the link below to schedule your free, no obligation consultation.

What are the typical goals of care for this type of service?
To remain safe and comfortable in your own home or place of choice in times of recuperation or during the normal aging process
Why choose this type of care?
Maintain dignity and independence allowing you to age safely in the comfort of home. May also be helpful to assist with care needs following surgery or hospitalization.
What kind of services are available?
Assistance with activities of daily living can include bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Also light housekeeping and other requested services.
Who pays for this service?
Private pay; for those that have long term care insurance their policy may pay a good portion of the costs; for those qualifying war-time veterans (or spouse) the VA covers a small portion.
How often does the care happen?
As often as you would like. Can be hourly for brief periods (min of 4 hrs) or up to 24hrs/day 7 days/wk
Who is involved in the delivery of care?
A case manager and a caregiver.
Who determines what care is delivered?
The case manager and family make this decision together
Is a physician order required?
No
Is anything else required?
An in-home assessment performed by the case manager to determine the plan of care.
If equipment is needed (i.e. hospital bed, walker) who pays for that?
The majority of the time this will be the responsibility of the patient/family
How do I get started?
Give Salus a call. We will schedule a case manager to visit at no cost.
How long does the service last?
As long as needed and desired by the client
Why choose Salus?
Salus offers the patient and family with the most expert and nurturing care during all phases of a patient's healthcare journey. At Salus we are "Always There" and provide the patient and family with choices across the continuum of care.
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Home Health

Returning home from the hospital or living with a chronic health condition can leave you feeling powerless to maintain your health, but with Salus Homecare of San Gabriel Valley, that task is simplified. Our skilled nursing and therapeutic services are available long term, short term or intermittently to get you the help you need to enjoy a higher quality of life. Take control of your health by working with a respected, nationally accredited leader in home health care.

What are the typical goals of care for this type of service?
To regain prior level of function/health. Promote the patient's ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
Why choose this type of care?
To regain health and to resume the previous level of function and independence.
What kind of services are available?
Multidisciplinary team approach. Patient's physician arranges Medical Equipment and Medications; must be authorized by insurance.
Who pays for this service?
Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance or by the patient directly; May have co-pays according to plan.
How often does the care happen?
Care is determined by the doctor but is typically comprised of intermittent visits by nursing and therapy over the course of 30-60 days according to an individualized plan
Who is involved in the delivery of care?
Home Health services are ordered by a physician and can include nursing, physical, occupational or speech therapy, medical social services, home health aide and registered dietician
Who determines what care is delivered?
The patients ordering physician determines the disciplines necessary to meet the patients' needs
Is a physician order required?
Yes
Is anything else required?
Patient must meet home-bound requirements
If equipment is needed (i.e. hospital bed, walker) who pays for that?
Depends on eligibility
How do I get started?
Discuss desire for care with your physician; Give Salus a call
How long does the service last?
As long as the patient has the potential for improvement with restorative treatment. Must meet insurance eligibility guidelines.
Why choose Salus?
Salus offers the patient and family with the most expert and nurturing care during all phases of a patient's healthcare journey. At Salus we are "Always There" and provide the patient and family with choices across the continuum of care.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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While it’s not always possible to plan a surgery in advance, when this is an option, there are many advantages. Planning in advance can help you to understand how long recovery will take, which tasks you can and cannot perform independently and what type of medical and non-medical support you might need when you return home. Yes. Out-patient surgeries are now quite common. As a result, more people are returning home the same day surgery is performed. Having your home health scheduled in advance can ensure that you’re prepared to properly manage any pain or discomfort and new medications and care for your incision site. Essentially, home health arms you with the support you need to truly focus on your recovery. Home health services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, MediCal and commercial insurance plans. Salus case managers will help you to file any necessary paperwork and get your benefits approved so that you can spend your time focusing on recovering from your surgical procedure. Once you have returned home or when you are ready for discharge from the hospital, your Salus nurse case manager will visit you and complete a thorough assessment. This information in combination with your doctor’s orders and a conversation about your needs and goals will determine what services are appropriate. How often services are provided is based on your personal plan of care. As you continue to recover from surgery, your doctor may change your plan of care by increasing, decreasing or terminating certain services. This helps to ensure that all in home services remain beneficial and appropriate. Yes, the Salus Home Health team will work closely with your physician to ensure you have the support you need for a successful recovery. He will remain an important part of the team and help to guide the services you receive as well as develop and refine every aspect of the plan of care. Home health services offer more medical support and so, they do not include things like meal preparation and transportation. However, Salus’ integrated care model wraps you with the support you need after your surgery. Our case managers will discuss all of your goals, challenges and needs with you when developing your care plan, and we can arrange home care services in tandem with your home health services if that is appropriate.

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