Kohala Home Health Care provides quality care for homebound patients by offering a network of services designed to meet the emotional and physical needs of both patient and family.
SERVICES
- skilled nursing
- occupational therapy
- personal care
- physical therapy
- social services
- speech therapy
SERVICE AREA
- North Hilo
- Hamakua
- North and South Kohala
- North Kona
- All points in between
From the moment we’re contacted by a patient’s physician, we begin coordinating a complete home health care program, working closely with the hospital, physician, patient, family and insurance company.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLED NURSING CARE
Registered Nurses, working under a physician’s orders, provide care and instruction to patients and their families. Services include but are not limited to:
- injections
- IV therapy
- maintenance of urinary catheters
- venipuncture
- dressing change and instruction
- ostomy care
- diabetic care and instruction
HOME HEALTH AIDES
Certified Home Health Aides, working under the supervision of Registered Nurses, are trained to provide assistance in:
- dressing
- bathing
- personal grooming
- light housekeeping
- prescribed exercise
- bowel and bladder training
- other treatments as directed
Aide services may be provided when patients require visits by a Registered Nurse or Physical or Occupational Therapist.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Services are provided by licensed Medical Social Workers:
- grief counseling
- coping skills for social, emotional and financial problems
- coordination of community resources
OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY
Licensed therapists provide rehabilitation programs for home independence:
- functional daily living skills
- improve strength and endurance
- therapy for speech and swallowing
- home safety evaluation
- fall prevention
BENEFITS OF HOME HEALTH CARE
Patient/Family Benefits
- improves quality of life
- keeps medical costs down
- covered by most insurance
- scheduled visits
- 24-hour availability
- health maintenance
- coordination of resources
Physician Benefits
- quality assurance
- skilled patient monitoring and prompt feedback
- control costs without compromising the quality of care
Reimbursement
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- private party
- private insurance
Enrollment
A physician's order is required for enrollment in Kohala Home Health Care programs.
LOCATION
Kohala Home Health Care is located in
North Hawaii Community Hospitals Annex
67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Kamuela, HI 96743
HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CONTACT
PHONE: 808.881.4711
FAX: 808.881.4720