PSHHS Pulmonary Program is designed to provide home health services to your patients in the comfort of their home. We offer a comprehensive approach to restore the pulmonary patient to the highest level of function. At PSHHS, our goal is to increase quality of life by decreasing exacerbations and reducing hospitalizations.
The Pulmonary Program consists of:
- Educating the patient and caregiver on Lung disease and preventing exacerbations
- Encouraging and assisting with lifestyle changes such as diet, smoking-cessation, and avoidance of irritants
- A customized exercise program taught by our Physical and Occupational Therapists which includes energy conservation techniques to reduce exertion while performing the activities of daily living
- Treatment education including- Pharmacological therapy, O2 Therapy, Breathing exercises
- Counseling Services
- Education and monitoring of O2 usage and O2 saturation
- Home Health Aide as needed to assist with bathing and showering
Benefits of the Pulmonary Program:
- Improved Quality of Life with fewer exacerbations
- Reduced Number of Hospitalizations
- Increased Endurance
- Improved Coping Mechanisms
- Improved Function and level of independence
- Improved Safety and Compliance with Oxygen
- Improved Outcomes