Discovery Hospital At Home Delivers Hospital-Level Care In The Comfort Of Your Home
First Care Solutions, in partnership with SHInc., ER Specialist Governance Inc. and Discovery Home Health are excited to combine expertise, advanced technology and deliver high-quality, personalised care for Discovery Health Medical Schemes members and members from selected schemes administered by Discovery Health.
Discovery Hospital at Home (H@H) is a groundbreaking healthcare model that transforms the patient care experience by delivering hospital-level care directly to patients in their own homes. This innovative approach offers a full range of medical services typically provided in a traditional hospital setting, including diagnostics, treatments, and continuous monitoring, but within the comfort and familiarity of the patient’s home environment.
What Types Of Care Can Be Provided Through H@H?
Location of Care
Unlike traditional hospitalisation, where patients receive care in a hospital facility, H@H brings comprehensive medical care to the patient’s home.
Infection Risk
H@H significantly reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infections by keeping patients out of communal hospital environments.
Patient Experience
Patients benefit from recovering in a comfortable and familiar setting, reducing emotional stress and enhancing well-being.
Monitoring and Technology
H@H employs advanced remote monitoring technologies, including wearable devices that track vital signs and provide real-time data to healthcare professionals.
Care Team and Services
A dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and therapists, delivers personalised care through home visits and remote consultations.
Suitability and Advantages of H@H
Hospital-at-Home is ideal for medically stable patients with appropriate home environments and family support. The program offers several key benefits, including reduced infection risk, enhanced comfort and convenience, improved mobility, reduced emotional stress, and more efficient use of healthcare resources.
Advanced Monitoring Technologies
H@H utilizes cutting-edge wearable devices, remote monitoring platforms, and telehealth technologies to ensure continuous, real-time tracking of patient health. These technologies enable healthcare professionals to provide timely interventions and maintain seamless communication with patients.
24/7 Virtual Healthcare Advantage
First Care Solutions’ virtual healthcare services and 24/7 emergency medicine doctors enhance the H@H program by offering continuous medical support, rapid response to urgent issues, and improved coordination of care. This comprehensive approach ensures patients receive high-quality care in the safety and comfort of their homes.
Partnership Enhancements
First Care Solutions provides administrative support, SHInc. offers advanced remote monitoring, ER Specialist Governance Inc., ensures expert emergency care, and Discovery Home Health coordinates comprehensive service delivery.