Patients receive a minimum of two nursing visits and one physician visit per day, almost always in person, with tele-health options available when necessary.
Patients are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via a non-invasive and lightweight bio-patch
In addition to remote monitoring, patients have access to their clinical team 24/7. At the press of a button the patient can get in touch with their nurse or physician.
All of the medications, including IV therapy, will be provided to the patient by the Kent Hospital at Home team. Patients can also receive diagnostic imaging in the home, such as x-ray and ultrasound.
If needed, patients will receive in-home physical therapy as ordered by their medical provider. If the patient needs a to see a specialist, the Hospital at Home team can arrange a virtual consultation in the home.
Our social worker will help to coordinate post-discharge follow-up care including doctor’s appointments and visiting nurses if needed.
The Kent Hospital at Home care team is focused on your needs and will be closely engaged with you at every step. The team will also be in communication with your primary care provider, and any Kent Hospital or Care New England specialist you may have. The care team is made up of several medical professionals that include:
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Hear what some of our patients are saying about us:
“The feeling of walking through your front door from the hospital alone cures 70% of your illness. I was in a familiar setting, with homemade meals, and of course, peace and quiet.”
“It was great that my mother at 90 years old did not to have stay in the hospital. She was COVID+ and has Alzheimer’s, that would not have worked for my family and I. This was a complete blessing for us.”
“10/10. Fantastic. I honestly don’t think that I would have felt as good as I did as fast if I were to stay in the hospital”
If you require hospitalization, ask your PCP or admitting physician if Hospital at Home is right for you. Call (844) Kent-HAH to speak to a team member today.
No, you do not have to participate in the Hospital at Home program if your provider recommends it. You are the decider of your healthcare treatment, and you are entitled to receive care physically at the hospital.
Yes. Hospital at Home is not appropriate for some medical conditions. The Hospital at Home team will review your case along with your treating physician in the ER or the hospital ward to see if you are medically stable enough to have your hospitalization done at home.
The program is generally appropriate for conditions with low rates of complications. This includes flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, certain types of infections, and other conditions. Your doctors and nurses will review your medical information and speak with you and your family to determine whether the hospital at home program is appropriate for you.
Yes, you will receive the same level of care that you would as an inpatient in the hospital, including receiving care from the same doctors that you would see in the hospital. There are also telehealth options as well to provide even more access to your doctors and our specialists.
There are times when being in the hospital is the most appropriate for receiving care, but being in a home setting can help many patients recover or improve from their health concerns more effectively. Some of the benefits of receiving health care at home include:
Studies show that hospital at home programs are safe and effective and offer patients more satisfaction and improved medical outcomes.
Kent Hospital will work with you to ensure the home is a safe care setting.
All patients will receive monitoring equipment and a user-friendly tablet for communicating with clinical staff. They may also receive oxygen/respiratory equipment and other equipment specific to their diagnosis and needs. If you need any additional equipment to help treat your condition, such as a bedside commode, recliner, or hospital bed, this can also be provided.
Your length of stay would be generally the same as would be expected if you had a traditional hospital stay. Since you are still considered an admitted patient of Kent Hospital, we follow the same guidelines and criteria regarding discharge and length of stay.
Each patient receives a device that will measure and transmit vital sign information to your provider team, who will monitor patient data closely. This device kit tracks temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse. The monitoring occurs constantly, and your care team will respond in real-time to assess your needs, conduct a telehealth visit, and send assistance to your home if needed.
If you need to return to the hospital for any reason, the Hospital at Home team will coordinate transportation back to Kent Hospital. This could be to have a test or procedure completed or if your condition changes and you can no longer be treated at home. In this event, since you are already considered an admitted patient of Kent Hospital, you do not need to re-register as an Emergency Department patient and we will get you directly to an inpatient bed.
Patients should plan on remaining and home and resting during their Hospital at Home stay.
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