Hospital Induced Infection Death and Super-Bugs Are Top mortality Reason in Seniors, Be Aware!
Hospitals and Emergency Rooms although very important section of healthcare delivery, but unnecessary Emergency Room visits and hospital admission is one of the most common death among seniors. If you are sick and need to go to an emergency room please call 9/11. But if there is a soar throat or possible twist in your ankle or wrist, makes sure you visit your A2Z family Care And Urgent Care. Our committed team of providers are here to help you, while prevent you from unnecessary hospital admissions. If you are a senior and you need a Nursing Home admission physical and TB test we are here to help you out. If there is a last minute paperwork from you home healthcare agency, you can call us to assist. A2Z Family Care and Urgent Care is here to help the seniors and Home Health Care agencies to meet their timelines. Or if it is a simple bladder infection or UTI or Pneumonia concern we can do a chest Xray and provide you with a quick result within half-an-hour, without exposing you to hospital induced Superbugs. Urgent/Emergency (non-life-threatening) Care in Reston Urgent/Emergency (non-life-threatening) Care in Herndon Walk-In Urgent Medical Nursing Home Care in Herndon Here are some information for how to get ready for your visit:
Checklist for a Successful Doctor Visit
Bring in advance or ask you medical doctor or Nursing home and care agency to provide your medical records in advance.
Schedule and confirm your appointment and make sure you have all your needed paperwork, insurance cards, and mobility assistance ready to go the night before. If you are coming for physical you need to be fasting for 8-12 hours for blood work, but well hydrated, you can drink plenty of water but not surgery drinks.
Do you have questions? Don't rely on your memory please write down in advance all questions that you may have.
Come at least half and hour before your appointment time or you can just walk-in if you have Urgent Care Need, we have plenty of parking, check-in at Kiosk at arrival, and ask for paperwork to fill out.
You make sure to get a copy of your discharge paper when leaving your all visit details are described for your later review.
We prefer you to bring a designated listener or your companion or agency worker who can record important information, suggested lifestyle changes, medication or dosage changes, etc.
For the generation balancing families, work, and caring for an aging parent, doctor’s visits can be particularly complicated. You may be unable to make a particular appointment date, or you may live far away. You have Sound Options on your side. As eldercare experts, our Geriatric Care Managers are RN’s & MSW’s who can advocate for your loved one in the doctor’s office, capture important information and medication changes, communicate and update the family and take the time to explain information to you and your loved one. Having a neutral professional implement changes will also ensure the doctor’s recommendations are carried out effectively and consistently. Never miss work again for an unexpected appointment. Our in-home caregivers can help loved ones get ready and transport them to their appointments, ensuring safe transfers and reduced stress all around.
Some Personal Health Information we may need for the visit:
Contact Information
purpose of visit
living condition
falls risk
Primary Care Physician, if you have one
Insurance Information and Card (Cards)
Current Medications
Allergic Reactions Information
Chronic Illness history
Shot history and vaccinations you have received
Your screening history like mammogram, Bone density scan, Colonoscopy, etc
Information About Previous Illness
Information About Previous Surgeries/ Accidents/
Hospitalizations
Family History
Lifestyle History
Current Symptoms
Barriers/ Environmental Factors
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