Orange County

For patients in Central Florida, whole-person care extends to the home

For AdventHealth Hospital patients in Central Florida, whole-person care extends to the home. Launched at AdventHealth Winter Park allows patients who would have required an inpatient stay at the facility to receive care at home instead. (AdventHealth Winter Park/AdventHealth Winter Park)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The AdventHealth Hospital at Home program launched at AdventHealth Winter Park allows patients who would have required an inpatient stay at the facility to receive care at home instead.

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The program will open a range of home healthcare services. Including skilled nursing, physical therapy, home infusions, speech therapy and home health aides

We know people want to heal at home, and now the technology allows that to happen for more people,” said Maura Nazario, vice president of clinical operations for AdventHealth home-based services.

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This health program allows patients to recover in their familiar surroundings and is projected to increase patient satisfaction, reduce exposure to hospital-acquired infections and decrease confusion.

The care team removes the monitoring equipment upon discharge and arranges post-discharge care, including follow-up appointments.

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Nazario continues, “Research shows that being in a familiar environment, surrounded by family can be helpful for the healing process for many people. By bringing the same whole-person care found in our hospitals to your home, we can offer our patients a more comfortable and personalized healing experience increasing the patient’s autonomy.”

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Services are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

AdventHealth is ensuring that patients receive the care they need when needed.

AdventHealth Hospital at Home is covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

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Angel Green

Angel Green, WFTV.com

Angel Green is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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