Healthcare continues to change! Hospital stays are becoming shorter, medical technology is becoming more sophisticated and an increasing number of procedures are being offered on an outpatient basis. During this period of change, one thing continues to be critical to a patient's progress and rehabilitation – continuity of care.

In the northwest suburbs, Alexian Brothers Home Health offers a comprehensive range of services, including nursing services, home infusion, advanced wound care services, telehealth, bridge to hospice care, rehabilitation services and a high tech pharmacy. Now patients requiring short or long-term continuing care can receive it at home in a relaxed, familiar setting.

Continuity Of Care Is Key

At ABMC, we understand the important role continuity plays in your overall care and rehabilitation. For your convenience, we service five counties in the greater Chicagoland area. Our goal is to ensure that you receive uninterrupted health care services as you transition from hospital to home.

If our nursing assessment indicates that you qualify for home care, we will provide the services ordered by your physician. Our home health staff will get to know you and your family on a personal level. We will work in partnership with your physicians and your community to develop a customized care plan to meet your individual needs.

At Home With A Team Approach

Our home health team consists of health professionals with specialized training in cardiopulmonary care, diabetic care, orthopedic care, wound and skin care, oncology and telemonitoring for hypertension, heart failure, diabetes and respiratory problems.

Our multi-disciplinary team includes:

• Registered nurses, wound care specialists, infusion specialists and cardiac nurses
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Social Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Pastoral Care

Together, our multidisciplinary team can work to provide you with individualized, expert medical care in the comfort of your own home.

Throughout the course of treatment, our home health team will work in partnership with your physician and provide him/her with ongoing updates concerning your progress.

 If there are any significant changes in your health status, your physicians will be contacted immediately to advise us on alternative treatment options.

 Who Is A Candidate For Home Care? & Therapies We Provide

• Diabetic Patients for Education and /or self treatment instruction (i.e. how to check blood sugar levels and administer insulin injections)
• Cardiac Patients for teaching and monitoring after acute cardiac events (i.e. heart attack, bypass open heart surgery and chronic hypertension)
• Dressing changes and treatment of wounds and injuries
• Full service wound care program with wound care specialists
• Orthopedic follow-up care or pre-surgical training
• Physical, speech and occupational therapy required as the result of a stroke, injury or disease
• Intravenous antibiotic therapy (used to treat different types of infections by administering antibiotics at home)
• Chemotherapy treatment and follow-up cancer care
• Medication administration and management
• Telemonitoring for hypertension, Heart Failure, Diabetes & Respiratory problems
• Lab Monitoring
• Monitoring High Risk Early Pregnancy problems (IV Hydration and Medications to control nausea and vomiting)
• Long-term planning
• Hospice Services - Click Here For More Information 

Commitment To Quality

Our home health team is dedicated to providing quality patient care with a personal touch. During our home visits, we not only perform prescribed treatments, but we also closely monitor any changes in your condition. We take the time to listen compassionately and respond to any questions, concerns or special needs that you or your family may have.

In addition, we involve family members in care planning and delivery, as well as provide them with the resources, education and emotional support they may need to better care for you during your recovery.

License And Insurance

Alexian Brothers Home Health is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The program is Medicare and JCAHO certified and is accepted by most insurance plans.

For More Information

If you would like to know more about Alexian Brothers Home Health, call us at 630-233-1079.