Home medical services is an important part of Gunnison Valley Health’s
continuum of care. Our clinicians use professional standards of care in
assessment, diagnostics, outcome identification, planning, implementation
and evaluation. Our focus is on treatment, prevention and education.
We not only serve the patients directly but we also serve their families.
We work closely with our patients and their caregivers to assist in identifying
basic or long-term needs and achieving well established goals.
Our team supports patients as they transition to outpatient services in
the community. Through these services, our patients are able to remain
in their home and utilize community-based resources.
Who Can Receive Home Medical Services
Home medical services are available to individuals at all stages of life,
our patients include:
Infants born prematurely
Children with developmental delays
Children in need of occupational or physical therapy
Adults recovery from orthopedic surgery
Adults in need of wound care
Seniors in need of occupational or physical therapy
Home Health Professionals
Gunnison Valley Health's team of Home Health Professionals include:
Skilled Nurses
Our skilled nurses provide assessment and teaching, medication and pain
management, IV therapy, wound care and catheter/ostomy management and
many other skilled services.
Physical Therapy
Our therapists provide customized programs that include exercise, manual
therapy, modalities and neuromuscular re-education to improve strength,
coordination and balance. The therapist will also assist with pain control
and promote safe ambulation in home.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy focuses on independent daily living skills through
environmental adaptation, education and exercise programs. Our therapists
will customized treatment programs to improve activities of daily living
and recommend adaptive equipment modifications to promote home safety.
Medical Social Services
Our Medical Social Services team provides assistance to the patient and
family in planning for long-term care, seeking financial resources, assessing
community resources and adjusting to changes in lifestyle caused by an
illness/injury.
For more information contact Home Medical Services at
970-641-4254.
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