Post-Operative Care for Open Heart Surgery
After open heart surgery, patients are generally sent to a rehabilitation facility for physical therapy and occupational therapy before being discharged to their homes.
That’s when patients turn to American In-Home Care to match them with the right care provider.
The care providers we refer will assist you with the activities of daily living as you are recovering:
- Infection prevention
- Monitoring for signs of infection
- Maintaining a proper diet
- Exercise regimen
- Breathing regimen
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Transferring
- Ambulating (walking)
- Continence care and feeding (as needed by the patient and recommended by their physician)
- Medication reminders
- Run errands
- Light housekeeping
- Accompany to doctor’s appointments
- Monitor for behavioral/physical changes
- Help to maintain safety
- Passive exercises and movement assistance