What is Transitional Care?
After being discharged from a hospital following surgery, illness, or injury, you may not be quite ready to go home or return to your prior living situation. Cameron Health can help with Cameron Transitional Care. You can stay close to home while you get the care you need. We work closely with your physician and entire medical team to ensure that you get specific and personalized care, all with the expertise of a hospital team.
Why Choose Cameron?
At Cameron Health, patients enjoy the convenience of having a team of medical professionals working together to ensure they receive the best care possible. In addition, our patients have access to a broad range of resources and hospital services that are just moments away. Our robust group of medical professionals works together to ensure the patient receives the highest quality of care possible.
Transitional Care Services and Resources:
- Hospital-level nurse staffing provides two to three times more hours of RN availability per day for each patient than in most skilled nursing facilities.
- High levels of care and sophisticated clinical services support patients with more acute, complex needs. You can stay closer to home, and families can more easily be a part of the care.
- A broad range of available hospital services and resources, including nutrition, cardiology, physicians, rehabilitation therapy, respiratory care and therapy, lab, radiology, and pharmacy teams – all collaborating on your care.
- Promotes a home-like environment with family involvement and individualized care.
- Added security of being at a hospital if conditions change.
- Bedside rounds with patient family and care team to help reach goals and needs.
The Cameron Health Difference
When choosing a facility for skilled nursing care or short-term rehabilitation, you have a lot to consider, particularly whether you’ll choose to stay at a nursing home or a Transitional Care program.
While both have benefits, at Cameron, we pride ourselves on offering best-in-class, highly sophisticated clinical services to provide support for patients with more complex needs. With the full breadth of our hospital and medical group services only steps away, you can trust that our transitional care unit will provide you with the highest quality of care. Since Cameron’s rehabilitation unit is part of the hospital, should there be a change in the patient’s condition, experienced, highly talented physicians are available and on-call.
Additionally, our staff wants patients to feel at home, which is why they strive to provide those in our care with everything they need. We are committed to helping you reach your goals; through collaboration with the medical staff, the patient’s family members, the healthcare team, and the patient, we will create a well-rounded, cohesive, and personalized treatment plan.
Want to Learn More About Our Transitional Care Unit?
Feel free to contact our Director of Transitional Care, April MacDonald, today via phone or email.
Frequently Asked Transitional Care Questions
Q: Is Transitional Care the Same as Rehabilitation?
A: No, rehabilitation and transitional care are not the same. Rehabilitation helps patients recover from injuries or illnesses, while transitional care ensures quality, coordinated support as patients move between healthcare settings, aiming to prevent complications and support a smoother return to daily life.
Q: Why Is Medication Management Important in Transitional Care?
A: Medication management is essential in transitional care to prevent errors and complications. The care team ensures patients understand their regimen, removes outdated medications and provides clear instructions, reducing the risk of hospital readmission.
Q: Does Insurance Cover Transitional Care?
A: Cameron Health works with a wide range of insurance companies, all of which are outlined on our website. Please contact the Cameron Health business office at 260-667-5513 for specific information and coverage.
Q: What Resources Are Available If I Cannot Afford Necessary Care?
A: Based on your household size and income, you may qualify for financial assistance through Cameron Health’s Compassionate Care program. Our financial services team can also help with flexible payment options. Visit our Billing and Pricing page to check eligibility.
Q: How Often Are Family and Friends Able to Visit While a Loved One Is in Transitional Care?
A: Family and friends are encouraged to visit often, while following Cameron Health’s guidelines. For visiting hours and details, see the Visitor Information page.
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