Postoperative Care

• Wound Care: Skilled nursing services for proper cleaning, dressing, and monitoring of surgical incisions to prevent infection and promote healing.

• Medication Management: Assistance with managing and administering postoperative medications, including pain management medications, antibiotics, and other prescribed drugs.

• Pain Management: Monitoring and assistance with pain management techniques, such as administering pain medication, applying ice packs, or assisting with positioning for comfort.

• Monitoring Vital Signs: Regular monitoring of vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate, to detect any signs of complications or changes in health.

• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Help with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, especially if the individual has limited mobility or restrictions after surgery.

• Mobility Support: Assisting with safe mobility, including walking, transferring in and out of bed or chairs, and using mobility aids like crutches or walkers.

• Nutrition Support: Assistance with meal planning, preparation, and ensuring adherence to any dietary restrictions or recommendations provided by the healthcare team.

• Rehabilitation Exercises: Guiding and supporting individuals in performing prescribed rehabilitation exercises to regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion.

• Emotional Support: Providing companionship, emotional support, and reassurance during the recovery process, as surgery can be physically and emotionally demanding.

• Transportation: Assistance with transportation to follow-up medical appointments, including visits to surgeons, specialists, or physical therapy sessions.

• Caregiver Education: Educating family members or caregivers on wound care, medication management, signs of complications to watch for, and other necessary skills to provide appropriate support.

• Coordinating with Healthcare Providers: Collaboration and communication with the surgical team and other healthcare professionals involved in the individual’s care to ensure a coordinated approach to recovery.

• Home Safety Assessment: Evaluation of the home environment to identify and address any potential safety hazards that could impede the individual’s recovery or increase the risk of falls or accidents.

• 24/7 On-Call Support: Availability of a caregiver or nurse who can be contacted for immediate assistance or in case of emergencies.

We offered the specific services provided may vary depending on the individual’s surgical procedure, their postoperative needs, and the policies and capabilities of the home care agency. The agency will work closely with the individual and their healthcare team to develop a personalized postoperative care plan.