hcs437continuum of care options matrix
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Continuum of Care Options Matrix
Use the matrix below to identify and describe 5 different options available for long-term care populations across the continuum of care. Each description must be at least 50 words. Also indicate the level of care for this option along with a brief explanation of how this level is different from the others.
Continuum of Care Options
Long-Term Care Option
Example:Assisted Living Facility
Out patient care
Home health care
Retirement community
Nursing home
Hospice care
Description
Example: This is a facility that allows clients to live in a residential setting while having personal care services and assistance, usually at all hours. Clients will generally need assistance with such functions as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, or help with medications. Clients living here are unable to function without this assistance.
Out patient care is care that is provided to individuals that can come and go (no over night stays). Out patient care is for people that need assistance with things such as physical therapy, speech therapy, as well as occupational therapy. Other types of outpatient care are chemotherapy centers, pain management centers and dialysis.
Home health care is care that is provided to individuals in their own home. Patients receiving assistance from skilled nurses, physical therapist, speech therapist, or even occupational therapist. Clients also can receive assistance with ADL’s such as bathing, dressing or even medication monitoring. Care is provided to anyone who is qualified.
This is a type of facility is for elderly adults who are still able to take care of themselves. This type of facility offers opportunities for socialization, support and actives. There are some cases were individuals are still able to receive homemaking services such as running errands, laundry, and housekeeping.
Nursing homes are facilities that provide skilled care in a residential setting
Continuum of Care Options Matrix
Use the matrix below to identify and describe 5 different options available for long-term care populations across the continuum of care. Each description must be at least 50 words. Also indicate the level of care for this option along with a brief explanation of how this level is different from the others.
Continuum of Care Options
Long-Term Care Option
Example:Assisted Living Facility
Out patient care
Home health care
Retirement community
Nursing home
Hospice care
Description
Example: This is a facility that allows clients to live in a residential setting while having personal care services and assistance, usually at all hours. Clients will generally need assistance with such functions as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, or help with medications. Clients living here are unable to function without this assistance.
Out patient care is care that is provided to individuals that can come and go (no over night stays). Out patient care is for people that need assistance with things such as physical therapy, speech therapy, as well as occupational therapy. Other types of outpatient care are chemotherapy centers, pain management centers and dialysis.
Home health care is care that is provided to individuals in their own home. Patients receiving assistance from skilled nurses, physical therapist, speech therapist, or even occupational therapist. Clients also can receive assistance with ADL’s such as bathing, dressing or even medication monitoring. Care is provided to anyone who is qualified.
This is a type of facility is for elderly adults who are still able to take care of themselves. This type of facility offers opportunities for socialization, support and actives. There are some cases were individuals are still able to receive homemaking services such as running errands, laundry, and housekeeping.
Nursing homes are facilities that provide skilled care in a residential setting