Home Care

For patients with chronic respiratory failure consequent to COPD, severe neuromuscular disorders, or severe restrictive thoracic disorders, UHS offers NIV (non-invasive ventilation) therapy.

The primary goal of NIV is to reduce the work of breathing for patients in chronic respiratory failure.

NIV can help patients:

• Decrease the work of breathing and burden on respiratory muscles
• Reduce daytime sleepiness and morning headaches
• Improve sleep quality
• Maintain or improve the oxygen/carbon dioxide levels in the blood
• Inflate the lungs more fully
• Enjoy a better quality of life

NIV can help patients to be more independent with activities of daily living and less likely to be hospitalized for breathing-related episodes.

UHS is a dedicated provider of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) equipment and supplies to facilitate wound care while at home. NPWT assists in the healing of wounds that occur as a result of damage to the surface of the skin.

Regardless of where patients start their therapy, UHS will provide the NPWT pump and supplies for the wound dressing so that the healing process may continue at home. No matter how severe the wound, UHS is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients. 

Our Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Services include:

• Local presence with in-person patient setup, delivered right to the patient’s home or hospital bed
• Rapid order processing and delivery from a local team focused on same-day discharge
• Nearly 1,900 commercial payor and preferred provider arrangements with integrated health systems across the United States
• 24/7 clinical hotline and dedicated local clinical resources to help patients and caregivers

For patients who cannot eat by mouth or when oral intake is not adequate, tube feeding may be prescribed. For these patients, we offer our Enteral Nutrition Program. In this program, patients are provided with the tube feeding formulas, equipment, and supplies prescribed by their doctor. Patients will also be provided the top level of service and compassionate care that UHS is known for.

Benefits of tube feeding:

• Intake can be easily and accurately monitored
• Provides nutrition when oral intake is not possible or adequate
• Reduces nutrition-related risks associated with the patient’s condition

Our diabetes care management program provides in-depth instruction for patients with diabetes, parents and caregivers. Upon diagnosis, our team offers support and education related to diet, blood sugar monitoring, insulin preparation and administration. We provide strategies to maintain health and wellness, which will reduce complications and additional health challenges.

Help at the push of a button.

Home
Emergency
Alarm
Response SYSTEM

It's the UHS Twin Tier Home Emergency Alarm Response system that, along with our trained emergency operators, allows our subscribers and their family members to have the peace of mind 24/7 of knowing immediate help is available, both at home and on the go.

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When a loved one is released from the hospital following an illness or injury, but still requires skilled care or therapy at home, UHS Home Care can help. Our highly competent team delivers a wide variety of medically necessary (physician-prescribed) home care services including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, medical social services and home health aides. You can depend on UHS Home Care to provide compassionate and highly specialized care that is sensitive to your needs.

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When you are at home dealing with an illness or disability, additional services may be needed to help you manage your daily activities. Our staff can provide assistance with personal care, medical treatments and housekeeping. The plan of care can be tailored to meet the individual needs while keeping you safe and secure at home.

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Heart at Home is a cardiac disease management program designed to optimize your health and decrease the likelihood you’ll be readmitted to the hospital. Developed by UHS Home Care, Heart at Home educates, equips and empowers you so you can manage your heart condition at home and feel
and function as well as possible.

In conjunction with your physician, a registered nurse will coordinate your Heart at Home care team, which may include a physical and/or occupational therapist, a dietitian and a social worker. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will visit you in your home.

This enables us to:

• identify and eliminate risk factors
• review your medications
• spend one-on-one time with you to understand your lifestyle, nutrition and exercise habits and offer suggestions or modifications to help you manage your heart condition
• utilize telemonitoring equipment to closely track your vital signs
• educate you on what you can do after you are discharged from this program to maintain your heart health

Are you a candidate? Most Heart at Home patients have a diagnosis of hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, angina, congestive heart failure or have recently had a cardiac  procedure or surgery.  UHS also offers a Cardiac Rehabilitation program at UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

You take control
What you’ll learn about cardiac disease and lifestyle, diet and exercise modifications will help you maintain your independence and gain control of your health.

To learn more about Heart at Home, call 607-763-5600 or 800-295-2212

For a variety of reasons, some patients opt to recuperate at home. That’s why UHS Home Care developed its Rehab at Home program.

The cornerstone of Rehab at Home is our expert clinical team that includes physical, occupational and speech therapists; certified rehabilitation nurses; nurses certified in wound, ostomy and continence care; medical social workers; physicians; and other specialists. Our team works closely with patients, their family, and their physician to establish functional goals and an individualized plan of care to improve independence.

The Rehab at Home staff is experienced with the most complex patient care needs, including:

• Stroke
• Complex orthopedic cases
• Neuromuscular disease
• Neurological disease
• Post trauma

Our focus is on providing compassionate and dependable care that is sensitive to the needs of our patients and their family. Our rehabilitation services rank in the top quartile nationally for patient satisfaction.

In Balance^SM is a dynamic new Fall Prevention program brought to you by UHS Home Care.  Accidental falls are a serious problem with older adults. Our goal is to support your independence by reducing the risk of falling and fall-related injuries.

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Our home health medical supply store sells and distributes durable health care equipment to be used in a patient's home. Our Retail Showroom is located at 601 Riverside Drive in Johnson City, New York.

*A medical prescription is required.

November 2021 Featured Products

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