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Gilbert's
Home Health Agency
Why Consider Home
Care?
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It allows you to return to
your home with it's privacy and familiar suroundings.
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It allows your family to
participate in your care while under the direction of skilled
professionals.
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It is less costly than
hospital care.
What Services are
available?
Skilled Nursing
Registered Nurses with
training and experience provide nursing care under the direction of your
doctor.
The role of the nurse may vary depending upon your
circumstances, but may include nurse assessment, injection administration,
intravenous therapy, wound care, and patient and family education.
Psychiatric Nursing
Registered Nurses who
specialize in the care of individuals with emotional and mental
illnesses. They work closely with a psychiatrist in monitoring a
psychiatric plan of care.
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Enterostomal Therapy Nursing
Registered
Nurses who are certified to deal with all kinds of wounds, ostomies, and
with incontinence problems. They are especially well informed on the
wide variety of products used to treat such conditions.
Certified Home Health Aides
Under
supervision of an R.N., the aides assist with personal care and daily
activities.
Physical Therapy
Registered physical
therapists assist the physician in the restoration of physical function
and rehabilitation through planned exercise and treatment programs.
Speech Therapy
Licensed speech therapists
plan for and provide specialized services to assist in correcting
communication disorders and swallowing disorders.
Occupational Therapy
Registered occupational therapists plan for and
carry out activities which facilitate return to more independent
activities of daily living.
Medical Social Services
Illness is often
accompanied by numerous other problems. The Social Worker can assess
the patient's needs and strengths and help locate assistance for the
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How can I get Home
Care?
Ask your doctor if homecare is appropriate
for you or your family members. If your doctor orders homecare, we
will work closely with the doctor in developing an individual plan of
care.
How do I pay for Home Care?
Gilbert's Home
Health Agency accepts payment from the following:
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Medicare
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Medicaid
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Health
Insurance
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Worker's
Compensation
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Private
Pay/Insurance
Who is Gilbert's Home
Health?
In 1977,
J.T. Gilbert, a physical therapist from Tupelo began Gilbert's Home Health
Agency. Gilbert's was one of the first home health agencies in
Mississippi. The late Mr. Gilbert's name has always stood for
quality in home care. In fact, the Mississippi Association for Home
Care annually presents the prestigious "J.T. Gilbert Award" to the home
health clinician who has contributed the most and demonstrated the highest
quality of care.
Gilbert's Home Health Agency
is privately owned and operated and is an equal opportunity employer.
Gilbert's Home Health Agency is comprised of two Administrative Offices in
Tupelo and Jackson. |