Accredited Home Care has access to all medical supplies, therapy items, and equipment. We will coordinate delivery of supplies to your home

The Home Health Aide is your personal caregiver.

Visits are made to provide hands on, personal care.

These services may include, but are not limited to:

Bathing
Dressing
Hair care
Finger Nails
Oral hygiene
Shaving
Foot care
Changing bed linens
Feeding
Assistance with elimination
Assistance with walking
Assistance with transfers
Routine catheter care
Routine colostomy care
Changing position in bed
Simple dressing changes.

Skilled nursing services are provided by a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) under the direction of a supervising nurse.
The nurse is your health care team leader and coordinates all the services you receive.
The nurse communicates with your physician to update your plan of care.
AHC also provides comprehensive laboratory services.
Patients requiring Skilled Nursing care include: Cancer Cardiovascular disease Cerebral Vascular accidents Diabetes Digestive problems Fractures Wounds
Skilled Nursing can include but is not limited to: Catheter insertion Diabetes management Evaluation and assessment Medication administration Patient and family teachings Stoma care Wound care

Speech language-pathology (SLP) is provided in accordance with the physician’s written orders.
SLP services are provided by a qualified Speech Therapist.
The therapist will include family members, as appropriate, to properly supplement oral and communication exercises in the home.
Patient's requiring Speech Therapy include: Articulation disorders Cerebral Palsy Cerebral vascular accident Cleft lip and palate Head injury Laryngectomy-esophalgeal speech or training in the use of mechanical device Neuro-muscular impairments Parkinson’s disease Stuttering Swallowing dysfunction Tongue thrust Voice and language disorders
Speech Therapy can include, but is not limited to: Communication programs Diagnostic and evaluation services Instruction for family, friends, or home health aide in aspects of speech language exercises Oral-muscular exercises

Occupational therapy (OT) is provided in accordance with a physician’s written orders.
OT services are provided by a qualified Occupational Therapist.
Patients Requiring Occupational Therapy include:
Accident, i.e. fractured hip Amputation of an extremity or digits Arthritis Cerebral Vascular accident Neuro-muscular diseases Psychiatric illnesses The Occupational Therapy Program May Include but is not limited to: Assistance with feeding programs Designing, fabricating and fitting of orthotic and self-help devices Perception, strengthening and balance training Restorative therapy for improving independence in activities for daily living Teaching compensating techniques

Physical therapy services are provided in accordance with the physician’s written orders.
PT services are provided by a qualified Physical Therapist.
Patient's requiring Physical Therapy include:
Accident, i.e. fractures Amputation Arthritis Back pain Cerebral Vascular accident Neuro-muscular diseases The Physical Therapy program can include but is not limited to:
Diagnostic and evaluation services Gait training Instruction and training in the use of prosthetic or orthotic devices Muscle strengthening programs Pain management Restoration therapy and rehabilitation following fractures, amputation, shoulder, hip, knee surgery, or stroke Supplying needed equipment, instruction and exercise programs for whirlpool, walker, cane, crutches, and home traction Therapeutic exercises

The Medical Social Worker provides assistance to home-bound patients who have social and emotional issues related to their medical needs.
These problems may include financial, transportation, and family problems, and decision making.
The social worker can also assist with nursing home placement in the event that becomes necessary.
Specific services and duties include:
Accessing community and financial resources
Assessment of the patient’s living environment and financial status in relation to the disease process
Assisting the members of the health care team and the patient’s family to understand the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems
Locating alternate living arrangements
Mediate family conflict and assist in the decision making process
Psychosocial assessment and counseling interventions that contribute significantly to the treatment of the patient’s medical condition
Short term counseling following changes in the patient’s life situation

Infusion therapy (IV's) is performed in the home by AHC's knowledgeable staff (PICC lines, midlines, ports and other central line catheters). Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will pay to educate the patient and family members in this procedure.

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