Some services include newborn assessments, home photo therapy, asthma education, wound care, and infusion therapy support. Rehabilitation services such as physical or occupational therapy, or speech pathology are also available. And, social workers assist families with community resources or psychosocial issues. A full line of home medical equipment and supplies are available specifically for the wellness of the pediatric patient. Cook Children's Home Health can meet even the most complex needs of home care patients.
Qualified therapists coordinate individualized care programs to match each patient's needs.
Through its affiliation with the medical center, Cook Children's Home Health offers a full range of medical and rehabilitative support services to help with the wellness program for each child. By working closely with the staff and patients on a regular basis, Home Health nurses are able to anticipate and inform physicians of any support services patients may need. Cook Children's Home Health can make all the arrangements when these services are recommended by a patient's physician. The services of Cook Children's Home Health also extend to each child's family. Interpreters are available for non-English speaking families.