At CIMA Hospital we know that only by keeping an eye on our key measure progress will we be able to keep our leadership in the health sector in Mexico and in the world. With this in mind, we have implemented the CIMA AT HOME program, aimed at offering our patients a continuation of care at their homes after their hospital discharge, with the support of our qualified and certified nursing staff, equipment and furniture that allow them to follow the recommendations of their physicians.
What is the healthcare at home program?
It is a program where we offer assistance to the patient and the family in the comfort of their own home, carried out by a cross-disciplinary team.
Objectives
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To offer quality care through highly trained personnel that satisfy the needs of our patients.
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To coordinate support services comprehensively and according to each patient’s needs to continue the physician's treatment in the comfort of their home.
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To offer your treating physician the trust of having a professional, timely and quality service to provide customized treatment to each patient.
Patient benefits:
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Facilitates the active involvement of the family through adequate training.
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Savings in expenses related with hospital services.
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Reduction of intrahospital infection risks.
Comprehensive care services at home:
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Nursing services, offered by specialist and general nurses.
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Post-hospitalization care and family orientation.
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Wounds or ulcer care.
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Advice and assistance for the care of stomach, respiratory or urinary stomas.
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Application and removal of nasojejunal, nasogastric and urinary probes.
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Lab test sample taking.
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Application of programmed IV infuser pump and drug supply.
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Application of medical injections.
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Enemas.
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Aspiration of oropharingeal and bronquial secretions.
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Taking of vital signs, blood sugar, pulse and oxymetry.
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Continuous oxygenotherapy (oxygen tanks).
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Administration of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
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Cardiac Holter placement for 24 hour outpatient recording.
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Removal of casts and glass splints.
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Special care such as bathing the patients.
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Specialized nutritional advice by professionals in the area.
