Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

The “Standard for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information (also called the “Privacy Rule”)” of HIPPA assures your health information is properly protected while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high-quality health care and to protect the public’s health and well being. View more info about HIPPA

Homebound

Homebound means you have trouble leaving your home without help (like using a cane, wheelchair, walker, or crutches; special transportation; or help from another person) because of an illness or injury, or leaving your home isn’t recommended because of your condition, and you’re normally unable to leave your home because it’s a major taxing effort. You may leave home for medical treatment or short, infrequent absences for non-medical reasons, like attending religious services.

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide is a trained professional (Certified nurse assistant) who’s primary tasks include personal care and assistance with activities of daily living in the patient’s home.

Home Health Care

Home health care is a wide range of health care services that can be provided in your home for an illness or injury. Your physician decides what services you may need in your home. Home health care helps you get better, regain your independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible.

Hospice

Hospice is a special way of caring for people who are terminally ill. Hospice care involves a team-oriented approach that addresses the medical, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. Hospice also provides support to the patient’s family or caregiver.