Community Health Workers Make A Difference in Patient Care
At Your Health, we have a team of medical personnel who work with patients to improve their health. However, there are a few other care team members who are not medical but are making a significant impact on patients. One of those care team members is the Community Health Worker.
Community Health Workers provide outreach and education to Your Health patients daily to help them feel better about their health. They are an integral part of our care teams and help provide better access to healthcare and provide a path toward wellness that has not previously existed in underserved communities.
Medication Delivery
One of the services that Community Health Workers provide is Medication Delivery from the Your Health Pharmacy. They deliver patients' medication at the same time every month, which is essential because patients who don't take their medication often end up in the ER or admitted to the hospital. This service is especially crucial for patients in rural communities who may not have access to a pharmacy.
Communication
Community Health Workers also check in on patients and ask them how they are doing. They act as liaisons to the medical part of the care team so that interventions can be made in their care if there are any issues. They are also there to provide a friendly conversation for patients who may live alone.
Medical Equipment & Troubleshooting
Moreover, Community Health Workers can deliver medical equipment to patients, such as a walker or a portable toilet. They can also deliver and set up remote patient monitoring equipment, which provides up-to-date medical data to the care team and helps them catch problems quickly. Community Health Workers ensure that all the equipment works correctly and educate the patient on using it when needed.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Community Health Workers play a vital role in helping patients heal and feel their best. At Your Health, we strive to be at the forefront of technology and innovation, but sometimes, the best changes are the simple ones, like having a friendly face show up to make sure patients have what they need.
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