Attentive HHS has the ability to offer specialty programs provided by highly motivated and skilled providers. They are trained and ready to help patients with our continually improving systems and equipment.
Our nurses and therapists work closely with physicians, patients, and their families to develop and implement treatment and education programs designed to meet the specific needs of individual patients and their families.
When patients have special needs, such as pain management, wound care or diabetes management, we have skilled providers who are familiar with that need and can work with a patient to maintain a better quality of life.
Total Knee/Hip Replacement Program
- Our Physical Therapists assess and provide treatment to help patients of all ages increase mobility, strength, balance, and coordination. Therapists also work with family and community resources to maximize the patient's rehabilitation process. Occupational Therapists assess and treat patients in order to increase their self-help and homemaking skills. Therapists help those who have suffered physical impairment to return to their maximal level of independence.
Anodyne Therapy
- Monochromatic infrared energy (MIRE) treatment to increase circulation. Patients benefit by decreased ischemic pain and increased nerve function due to biochemical induction of blood flow. Patients suffering with neuropathies secondary to diabetes or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) often experience reduced pain resulting from their therapy. Studies indicate that with as few as 2 to 3 weeks of treatment with anodyne, patients have seen increased sensation to bilateral lower extremities.
Stroke Rehabilitation
- Patients suffering from a stroke (CVA) can greatly benefit from neuro-developmental techniques also known as NDT. Agencies employ therapists who have specialty training in using NDT to assist patients in improving the functional use of their arms and legs following a CVA.
Diabetes
- Diabetes is a disease that leaves the body unable to regulate the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood.
- About 16 million Americans have diabetes; that’s about 6 percent of
the population. About 5.4 million of these people do not know they
have the disease.
- Each year, 798,000 people are diagnosed with diabetes
- AHHS’s Diabetes Initiative is a program coordinated by your physicians and registered nurses who specialize in helping people live quality lives through outpatient management of their metabolic disease.
- Healthy eating, physical activity, and insulin injections are routines that help improve the health of those suffering with type 1 diabetes. The amount of insulin taken must be balanced with both the proper food intake, daily activity and/or exercise. Blood glucose levels must be monitored throughout the day.
- Healthy eating, physical activity, and blood glucose testing is the template for type 2 diabetes recovery. In addition, many people with type 2 diabetes require oral medication, insulin, or both to control their blood glucose levels.
- People with diabetes must take responsibility for their day-to-day care, and keep blood glucose levels from going too low or too high. Our goal is to help the patient become more knowledgeable about their disease, promote self-management, and improve the patient’s quality of life
COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible.
- Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that at least 10.5 million Americans have COPD. Other data suggest that as many as 14 million more Americans may have the symptoms of COPD but have not yet been diagnosed.
- AHHS’ s COPD Initiative is a program coordinated by your physicians and registered nurses who specialize in helping people live quality lives through outpatient management of their lung disease.
- How the Program Works
A specially trained nurse will discuss your condition with you and the type of care and services you will need. We help you monitor your condition, answer any questions or concerns you may have and give you information about your condition.
- Our goal is to help the patient become more knowledgeable about their disease, promote self-management, and improve the patient’s quality of life.
Heart Failure
- Heart failure is a condition that develops when the heart's muscle becomes weakened. Nearly five million people have heart failure. In most cases, heart failure cannot be cured. However, with careful management by both the health care team and the patient, it can be controlled.
- AHHS’s Heart Failure Initiative is a program coordinated by your physicians and registered nurses who specialize in helping people live quality lives through outpatient management of their heart failure.
- How the Program Works
A specially trained nurse will discuss your condition with you and the type of care and services you will need. We help you monitor your condition, answer any questions or concerns you may have and give you information about your condition.
- Your Nurse Will:
• Explain your medications and dosage schedule.
• Discuss the importance of daily weight monitoring to measure fluids.
• Answer your questions and provide informational materials.
• Make referrals to educational resources or support groups.
• Develop a "plan of action" to help you avoid troublesome symptoms.
• Encourage you to stay active according to your doctor's instructions.
• Help prevent trips to the emergency room or re-admissions to the hospital.
• Teach you to recognize early warning signs and what to do if they occur.
• Provide telephone support when you need it.
• Coordinate with your health care providers, family members and
caregivers for the most appropriate care.
Support for you and your family is just a phone call away. As you progress through the program, you will gain confidence to be an active participant on your health care team.
