Common Conditions and Diagnosis for COPD, CHF or HTN Program
- Diagnosis of CHF or HTN
- Diagnosis of COPD
- Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease Recurrent or Chronic Swelling/Edema of the leg
- Diagnosis of Heart Failure
- Frequent Shortness of Breath and Fatigue
Congestive Heart Failure, or CHF, is a condition in which the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of the body. It is a chronic condition, but sometimes can develop suddenly. As the heart’s pumping is lost, blood may back up in other areas of the body. Fluid will build up in the lungs, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and the arms and the legs. Symptoms of this condition include increased blood pressure and breathing problems, even at rest.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is one of the most common lung diseases, which makes breathing difficult. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Other risk factors contributing to COPD include exposure to certain gases or fumes in the workplace, exposure to heavy amounts of secondhand smoke and pollution, and frequent use of cooking fire without proper ventilation.
Some symptoms of COPD are cough (with or without mucus), fatigue, recurrent respiratory infections, shortness of breath that gets worse with mild activity, trouble catching one’s breath, and wheezing.
Our Interdisciplinary Approach
Skilled Nursing
- Complete History and Physical Medication Review and Teaching
- Vital Sign Monitoring Teaching
- Medication Compliance
- Nutrition and Diet Education
- Weight Loss or Gain Monitoring and Teaching
- Fall Risk Assessment
- Emergency Room Visit Protocol Teaching
- Oxygen Program Educational Tools for Patient and Caregiver
Physical Therapy
- Complete Therapy Assessment Strength and ROM Assessment
- Sensory & Proprioception Assessment
- Functional Ambulation Program
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Supervised Strengthening and Conditioning Exercise
- Patient /Caregiver Education Equipment Evaluation and Proper Use
Occupational Therapy
- Complete OT Assessment ADL’s Retraining
- Work Modification
- Energy Conservation Education
Home Health Aide
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance Light Housekeeping Pertaining to Patient Care Area