Neurology
Penn Home Care and Hospice Services offers
an array of specialized services to patients
requiring treatment for neurological conditions.
We consider the patient's primary care physician
an integral member of the care team, and will
work closely with his or her team to develop
and implement a comprehensive home plan of care.
Home Infusion Therapy
- Dedicated Neurology team, consisting of a
registered pharmacist, a registered nurse (RN),
and a patient services representative
- Provides and administers IVIG therapies
- Some available therapies:
- IVIG
- Total Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
- Novantrone
- Cytoxan
- Solu-Medrol (steroid therapy)
- Rocephin
- Cath Care
- Morphine and Dilaudid
- Betaseron
- Avonex
Home Health Care
- Dedicated Neurology Clinical Pathways enhance
care.
- Provides care for symptomatic ALS (amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis), MS (multiple sclerosis)
and Parkinson's patients.
- Physical therapists, occupational therapists
and speech therapists on staff.
Hospice & Palliative Care
- Has established protocols for treating end-stage
MS and ALS patients.
- Focused on aggressive pain and symptom management.
- Hospice care for end-stage Neurology patients,
including counseling, support and bereavement
benefits.
- Caring Way program provides care for patients
with a life-limiting illness who choose to
continue curative care. If the patient should
choose to move from Caring Way to hospice care,
he or she will retain the same nurse and social
worker, allowing for a smoother transition
and a greater continuity of care.
All Penn Home Care and Hospice Services
Divisions Offer:
- 24-Hour RN Availability: RN support
is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, to address any questions or care concerns.
- Care Plan Management: All of our care
providers work closely with the patient's primary
care physician and their team in order to develop
and maintain a comprehensive care plan.
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Supplies: Penn Home Care and Hospice Services will coordinate
the delivery of necessary DME to the patient's
home or place of care.
- Central Intake & Access: To refer
a patient to any of our services, please call
866-888-8598. In addition to triaging the patient
and arranging services, our helpful, knowledgeable
staff can assist you with determining patient
eligibility and obtaining up-front authorizations.
Furthermore, we will contact the patient to
discuss any coverage and reimbursement issues
prior to start of care.
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