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welloneconnection 5 Having highly skilled nurses on staff is a key component to providing excellent home health care. "Our nurses are knowledgeable in all aspects of home health," says Jennifer Kalahar, director of Huron Regional Medical Center home health and hospice. "From dealing with Medicare to connecting patients to community resources and communicating directly with area physicians, our team is always ready to serve patients." Our team also has longevity, with most nurses working with the community for 20 years or more, putting a friendly face to care. Together, the current team has more than 115 years of experience. The HRMC program has twice been listed in the top 20 percent in the nation by HomeCare Elite™. "Our patients consistently tell us how thankful they are that there is a service like ours in the community," says Kalahar. "Many indicate they wish they had started w w w. h u r o n r e g i o n a l . o r g Home health services ensure you and your loved ones get the medical care you need to recover from an illness. Since 1978, our experienced medical staff has been bringing the best care to your home. Home Health Services You Can Trust home health sooner and that our team was integral to their recovery. It's our goal to continue to serve the people of Huron and be their first choice for home health care." Trust your care to the experienced team at Huron Regional Medical Center. Call (605) 353-6520 or ask your healthcare provider to refer you to home health services from HRMC. What Is Home Health? After a stay in the hospital, you may need extra care to get you back to feeling your best. Our home health nurses are available around the clock to ensure you're on the path to recovery. Examples of home health services provided by our team include: • assisting with daily activities, such as bathing and grooming • providing catheter maintenance • monitoring and cleansing wounds to prevent infection and encourage healing • educating patients about chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and congestive heart failure • monitoring medication usage and providing education to patients and their caregivers • offering rehabilitation services to improve range of motion or speech • providing IVs for medication, hydration and nutritional purposes Did You Know? Every home health nurse at Huron Regional Medical Center is specially trained in wound vacuum-assisted closure therapy. This technique can be used to boost overall healing of acute or chronic nonhealing wounds, with 80 to 90 percent of wounds closing in just six weeks.