For many patients leaving the hospital and returning home is an important part of the healing process. However, discharge from a hospital can be delayed by lack of access to treatment and care at home.
At Home Care Inc., is a not-for-profit agency that provides healthcare at home. It was founded in 1987 and recently received an award for the business of the year by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. At Home Care provides nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and more to over 800 patients. The agency works out of Oneonta, Norwhich, and Herkimer.
At home care also operates Telehealth, a phone based technology that improves access by allowing providers to make a virtual visit.
Patients can also use Lifeline in their home. Lifeline is an emergency response system that allows patients to call for help in their home even when they cannot reach a nearby phone.
