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http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Problems with Home Health Care
in Oklahoma City
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Let’s look at some challenges
for Oklahoma City home
health care agenciesRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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Increased Reliance
Ron Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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A recent study by AARP
showed that nearly 90%
of individuals who are
over the age of 55 plan
to stay in their homesRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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However, it is thought
that approximately 20%
will eventually be forced
to transfer to assisted living
facilities or nursing homesRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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This still leaves up to 70%
that accounts for nearly
35 million people,Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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who will remain at home
and be reliant on the services
provided by home health
careRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Changes in Client Needs
Ron Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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This is due to the following
factors:Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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• Modern medicine has
greatly extended the
average lifespan in the
United StatesRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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• Home care clients are
living with one or more
chronic illnessesRon Vaughn
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• An overwhelming number
of home care clients do not
require the specialized
level of care that a hospital
or nursing home provideRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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• New changes in the
health care system
have driven changes
in the needs of
home care patientsRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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• Patients are being sent
back with higher acuity
levels, and complicated
and intensive home health
needs in their home settingRon Vaughn
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Increasing Demand for
Home Health ProfessionalsRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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Due to the financial
limitations of this career, Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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home health jobs are
not an attractive opportunity
for qualified professionals
in demandRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Bottom Line
Ron Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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With the overwhelming
growth of clients seeking
home health care servicesRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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along with the monetary
restraints associated with
home health organizations,Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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it is likely these challenges
in Oklahoma City will
continue to evolveRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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What are some other
challenges that you feel home
health care organizations
will continue to face?Ron Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Let us know your thoughts
in the Comments box belowRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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