A Pineywoods Home Services Inc.

Products And Services

• Our Services

  Our focus is your health and recovery in the most comfortable environment, your home. Locally owned and operated for over 25 years, we provide individualized care to each patient and communicate with their loved ones to provide confidence and relief to the family unit. Delivering and communicating excellent care is the first step. We look beyond the task of monitoring vital signs to critically evaluate and provide innovative solutions while treating each patient as a valued member of our East Texas community. As a result, for the last 12 months patients rated our agency 5 stars on patient satisfaction surveys. In recognition for our agency’s outcomes, A Pineywoods Home Health was named as a Top Agency by Home Care Elite in 2018 and consistently wins “Best Of”. Skilled Nursing Our nursing team prioritizes communication with our patient, health care partners, and our patient’s loved ones, to develop a plan of care focused on improving our patient’s healthcare outcomes and quality of life. We employ experienced staff who are able to assess patient needs and make recommendations for needed care, utilizing the latest in disease management, tele-health technology, and Disease management Medication management, teaching and administration Illness assessment and instruction Post-surgical management Bathing and personal care assistance Assess vital signs and at each visit on your condition and risk for going to the hospital Telehealth management: blood pressure, pulse, respirations, lung sounds, blood glucose or pulse oximetry, as ordered by your doctor Specialty Nursing Plans of Care Cancer, Fall Prevention, Influenza, Neurological Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Palliative Care, Pneumonia, Cardiac Rehab, CHF, COPD, Diabetes, Heart and Vascular, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Shoulder Replace. Nursing Technical Skills IV therapy, Dopamine Administration, Wound Vac, Trach Care, LVAD, and IVIG. Personal attendant services are provided through our affiliated agency, A Pineywoods Home Services. Payer Sources Accepted Traditional Medicare; Veteran’s Administration and Triwest; United Health Care/ Care Improvement Plus MA and Commercial; Humana (case by case); Aetna (case by case); Christus Health Plan; Infusion Companies: Soleo, Red River, Paragon.

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• Specialty Programs

  A Pineywoods Home Health provides high quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of home. Our team is made up of highly qualified nurses, therapist, home health aides, and caregivers. We believe in a team-approach to assisting patients in improving their quality of life and learning the skills to manage their cancer and other conditions. We offer a range of services for our patients. Read more about how our programs target your specific ailment. Cancer Management Cardiac Rehab Program Community Care Program Diabetes Program Fall Prevention Program Influenza Program Orthopedic Program Pain Management Program Palliative Care Program Pulmonary Rehab Program

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• Cancer Management

  A wide range of cancer treatments and post-surgical procedures can be managed from the comfort of your home. A number of in-home care options are available whether you are being treated for cancer, recovering from cancer, or managing an advanced cancer diagnosis. A Pineywoods provides a multi-layered approach to addressing your needs including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work services, and home health aides. Lung cancer Colorectal cancer Prostate cancer Prostate cancer Breast cancer Melanoma Leukemia Myeloma Hodgkin’s & non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Pancreatic cancer Brain cancer And any other form of cancer not mentioned Our team approach to education Disease process & stages of cancer Chemotherapy, radiation, surgical, & immunologic therapy teaching Steroid therapy effects Infection prevention Exercise & nutrition education Screening & self-examinations Pain & symptom management Coping & support strategies Energy & oxygen conservation Performance of daily activities Prevention of ER visits & hospitalizations Assistance with community resources Palliative care transition process Our Professionals will create a customized program to meet your needs. Vital sign monitoring Pill planner management Customized home therapy program Lab draws Porta-cath care Surgical wound care Drain site care Radiation aftercare Lymphedema care Infusion therapy

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• Cardiac Rehab Program

  Angina Atherosclerosis Cardiac Arrhythmia Cardiomyopathy Cardiovascular Disease Congestive Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction Pitting Edema Shortness of breath Our team approach to education Daily weight & heart failure symptom diary Heart failure action plan for exacerbations Disease process, s/s & complications Medication use for symptom control Nutrition support Home safety & fall prevention Energy & oxygen conservation Prevention of ER visits and/or hospitalizations Aide or caregiver assistance with ADLs Pill planner management Skilled Care Vital sign monitoring Customized physical, occupational & respiratory therapy programs Lab draws Continuous infusion of inotropics (Milrinone, Dobutamine) PICC line care LVAD care (Hearmate II)

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• Community Care Program

  Dementia Stroke Joint replacement COPD Diabetes CHF Chronic pain Indwelling catheter Wound care Recent fall Our team approach to care Skilled nursing for fall risk assessment, medication management, disease process teaching, wound care, infusion therapy, vital sign monitoring, & assistance with finding community resources. Physical therapy establishes a custom exercise program, gait/transfer training, fall/safety precautions, & use of assistive devices/medical equipment. Occupational therapy educates on and assists with exercises to promote independence with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Speech therapy educates on and assists with eating, drinking, swallowing, and communication for patient with neurological deficits. Home health aides assist with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, cleaning, etc.). Personal attendants are provided through our caregiver agency for long-term assistance with shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, and personal care. Ask how your clients may qualify.

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• Diabetes Program

  Diabetes mellitus type 1 Diabetes mellitus type 2 Prediabetes Obesity Our team approach to education Daily weight & blood sugar recording Diabetic action plan for exacerbations Disease process, s/s & complications Insulin injection independence Medications & nutrition compliance Diabetic foot care Eye & foot exam coordination Prevention of ER visits & hospitalizations Aide & caregiver assistance with ADLs Pill planner & insulin syringe filling Skilled care Vital sign monitoring Customized physical therapy programs Diabetic wound care Lab draws Establishment of HgbA1c goal & quarterly HgbA1c testing

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• Fall Prevention Program

  Alzheimer’s disease Dementia Stroke Parkinson’s disease Joint replacement COPD CHF Arthritis/rheumatic conditions Education on home modification to reduce falls Proper handrails along stairs Safety handrails in the shower or bath Shower bench or chair Raised toilet seat Long-handled sponge and shower hose Dressing stick Sock aid Long-handled shoe horn Reaching stick to grab objects Removing clutter or times from walking path Place items within arms reach Our team approach to care Skilled nursing for fall risk assessment, medication management, disease process teaching, vital sign monitoring, assistance with finding community resources. Physical therapy to establish home exercise program, gait/transfer training, fall/safety precautions, & use of assistive devices/medical equipment. Home health aides & personal attendants to assist with activities of daily living.

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• Influenza Program

  Day 1 Skilled nurses will get with your office to schedule same day visit for the patient. Our team approach to care. If not already done, our nurses will obtain orders to collect a specimen for the Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test. Day 2 – 2 weeks: Skilled Care Upon you ordering medications, our nurses will ensure that the patient begins the medication regime as soon as possible by facilitating the patient obtaining the medication from the pharmacy, assisting your office in obtaining IV fluids, if needed, through an infusion supplier, and initiating education and administration when medications are in the home. Nurses will provide frequent visits to closely monitor the patient’s condition, coordinate medications, and educate on flue management to prevent complications. Home health aides will visit the patient as needed to assist with performing ADLs (bathing, toileting, cleaning, vital sign monitoring). Physical therapy will be provided for short duration, if needed, to assess and instruct on energy conservation, fall prevention, and establish a home exercise program. The A Pineywoods Difference Excellent patient outcomes Low ER visit & hospitalization rates Quality care Holistic approach Clear & consistent communication Detailed educational handouts

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• Orthopedic Programs

  Knee replacement Shoulder replacement Hip replacement Ligament repair surgery Meniscectomy Rotator cuff repair Bone fracture repair w/internal fixation Laminectomy Intervertebral disc surgery Ankle & foot surgery Our professional team Physical therapy Occupational therapy Skilled nursing Home health aide Caregiver Our team approach to care Home exercise program Strength, ROM exercises, stretches Gait/transfer training ADL performance training Pain management Incision care Medication management Prevention of post-op complications Prevention of ER visits and/or hospitalizations

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• Pain Management Programs

  Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Gout Fibromyalgia Multiple sclerosis Peripheral neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy Cervical, lumbar & sacral radiculopathy Spinal cord injury Sciatica Low back pain Cancer Our team approach to care Nociceptive, neuropathic & mixed pain Acute, chronic, & breakthrough pain Disease process, s/s & complications Depression screening & management Home safety & fall prevention Aide & caregiver assistance with ADLs Prevention of ER visits and/or hospitalizations Pain Management modalities Non-pharmacologic approach Customized home exercise program including weight bearing exercise, strength/ROM exercise, stretching, & gait/transfer training Education on deep pain stimulator, TENS unit, cold/hot therapy, massage, weight loss Pharmacologic approach Close coordination with physician & pain specialist to manage & educate on analgesics (opioid, NSAIDs, acetaminophen), antidepressants, anticonvulsants, & adjunctive agents

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• Palliative Care Programs

  Cancer Cardiac disease AIDS ALS Parkinson’s disease Multiple sclerosis Stroke End-stage renal disease End-stage COPD End-stage heart failure End-stage dementia Program content Chaplains, social workers and nurses available to meet physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs Planning and involving family regarding health goals and care Nurse practitioner on staff for consultation Pain medication management with consulting pharmacist Ongoing PT, OT and ST if needed Program goals Support the patient and family through this difficult time. Soften the transition to hospice for patients and family members who are having difficulty with coming to terms with the prognosis Promote the utilization of palliative and hospice care Reduce hospital re-admissions and emergency room visits Reduce the number of unnecessary and costly interventions

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• Pulmonary Rehab Program

  COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema) Asthma Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency Interstitial lung disease Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Sarcoidosis Heart failure Dyspnea Our team approach to education COPD symptom diary COPD action plan for exacerbations Breathing treatments for symptom control Disease process, s/s & complications Energy & oxygen conservation Prevention of ER visits & hospitalizations Pursed-lip, diaphragmatic breathing technique, & huff-cough technique Aide or caregiver assistance with ADLs Pill planner management Skilled care Vital sign monitoring Customized physical & respiratory therapy programs Lab draws Trach care Coordination of 24 hour pulse oximetry test Coordination of flu & pneumococcal vaccinations

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