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Valley’s After-Hospital Care program allows qualified patients to receive high-quality medical care in the comfort of their own homes, decreasing the need for extended hospital stays and reducing the possibility for the need to return to the hospital.
How It Works
Upon discharge, patients who are considered qualified candidates for this program are quickly set up with all necessary medications and equipment to manage their care at home. The transition process includes:
- Immediate follow-up in the home: Patients will see a Valley Medical Group physician or nurse practitioner in the comfort of their home within 24-48 hours after being discharged from the hospital.
- Reconciliation of medical issues: During this visit, a physician or nurse practitioner will continue to address and work to resolve, if necessary, any issues that originally led to the hospital stay.
- Follow-up care: The physician or nurse practitioner will ensure any ongoing health concerns are managed at home until the patient can seamlessly return to their own primary care doctor. If at any time during these home visits the provider sees something of concern, the patient’s doctor will be notified so that the proper follow-up plan can be followed. Our doctors and nurses can also offer direct referrals for certain specialists.
- Ongoing support: Patients will be monitored and supported through telephonic case management and follow-up visits for up to a month.
This service is currently being provided to patients living in the following towns: Paramus, Fairlawn, Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Hawthorne, Ramsey, Allendale, Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Waldwick, Midland Park, Wayne, Glen Rock, Montvale, Hillsdale, Park Ridge, Upper Saddle River, Twp. of Washington, Westwood, Woodcliff Lakes, Saddle River, Mahwah, Emerson, Oradell, River Edge, Maywood, Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, Elmwood Park, Hackensack, Teaneck, Lodi, Garfield, Montvale, and Ho-Ho-Kus.
The Benefits of Valley’s After-Hospital Care Program
Comfort and Convenience
Patients can recover in their own home environment, which has been shown to improve overall comfort and well-being. We want our patients to feel as comfortable and confident as possible in their transition from hospital to home.
Timely Discharge
Valley’s After-Hospital Care program aims to reduce the length of hospital stays by providing an alternative care option that meets patients' needs effectively and efficiently.
Enhanced Care Management
With personalized visits from doctors or nurse practitioners within 24-48 hours of discharge, patients will receive timely medical attention tailored to their specific needs and condition.
Reducing the Need to Return to the Hospital
Statistics show that hospital readmission rates decrease with proper home care management. At Valley, we aim to provide thorough care coordination to prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions.
Why Choose Valley for After-Hospital Care
- Concierge-like service: Valley’s After-Hospital Care program delivers care directly to your doorstep, eliminating the hassle of coordinating follow-up appointments and provider visits. When our doctor or nurse visits your home, everything is managed for you.
- Continuous clinical integration: Our services are all seamlessly integrated across the health system, ensuring that no information is lost and care remains continuous.
- Clear communication with your care team: Patients receive clear and consistent information about their care plan, avoiding confusion often associated with transitions between care settings.
