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Broad Street Insights is a helpful blog on modern concierge home care, carefully curated by our expert team.
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The Case for Care Management in Home Care
When people reach out for Home Care, they often have very specific needs. While there could be underlying health conditions that need support, there is also an individual’s unique way of life and daily routine that need to be considered. Unfortunately, traditional Home Care is not equipped for this level of detail.
Deeper Engagements Equal Better Outcomes
Nurses at Broad Street do so much more than simply provide care and oversight. They are Care Managers as well as Patient Advocates for each of our clients. Their involvement with you goes far deeper than most individuals anticipate. This deeper engagement is unique to Broad Street and is the core element of our Direct Home Care service model.
Skilled Nursing, Care Management and Patient Advocate, Broad Street Welcomes Mary Murphy, RN
Broad Street Home Care delivers much more than highly personalized services to its clients. The Clinical Supervisory team which is comprised of Registered Nurses and…
Amanda Marian, Broad Street Nurse, Patient Advocate and So Much More
The roles nurses play in their profession is never easily defined. It is an understatement to say that they wear many hats. In fact, every day the nurses at Broad Street encounter one-of-a-kind situations that are simply unprecedented.
Patient Advocates & Care Managers: Understanding and Navigating Your Personal Health Care
Although Patient Advocacy is not a new concept, it seems that there are many who are unclear about what Patient Advocacy involves. It’s not uncommon…
Q&A With Janet Katz, BSN, MPA
Broad Street has evolved a great deal since its inception. What started out as a simple idea of delivering premium home care and support focused…
Welcome Carla Parch, MPT to the Broad Street Team
Carla Parch, MPT joins Broad Street to add a Physical Therapist’s perspective to delivering Premium Home Care. One of the primary functions of a home care…
Not All Home Care Agencies Are Created Equal
As you begin to explore home care options, it’s important to realize that not all home care agencies are created equal. Here’s what you should know to find the right fit…
Specialized Home Care
Specialized home care can make the difference between someone watching your loved one to someone actively supporting unique health needs.
The Adventure of the Hospital Stay
You stay in a hospital to be cared for and with any situation that falls into the category of “care” your independence is secondary to the assistance you are being given. That being the case, there are still things you can control, plan for and expect, prior to an impending hospital admission, to make your stay more successful.
What is Patient Advocacy?
A patient advocate can act as a liaison between patients and doctors and who can plead the cause of another. They help inform patients so that they can better understand their diagnosis and make the best decisions about their health. Patient advocates may work privately for individuals or may work with health care institutions.
What is a CNA?
At Broad Street, we refer to our CNAs as Personal Assistants because they provide personal care, active companionship, assistance with household needs and overall support in the home – the idea is that they can help beyond the basic necessities, to focus on enhancing overall quality of life.
Creating a Medical Profile Document
Having all of your medical information in one concise format, in a document you keep in your home, can be very helpful for family and current/future caregivers; particularly during new doctor appointments where medical history isn’t already documented in the provider system.
Optimizing Your Visit to the Doctor
As your doctor gives you information about your health, it’s a good idea to make sure that you understand it and that you will be able to remember it.