What is community-based health care?
Community-based health care is for people of all ages who need health care assistance at home. Community care services include home support, nursing, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation services.
Kayawell Community-based Healthcare Service Provider Provide Following Services :
- Check for any signs of danger during the woman’s pregnancy to be able to refer her for further medical care if necessary and prevent potential maternal deaths or complications during birth.
- Provide basic health education to the mother regarding pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding.
- Encourage her to receive prenatal care from the local health clinic and make a plan for how and when to travel to the nearest clinic or hospital to give birth.
- Talk with the mother about her wishes regarding future pregnancies and her family planning choices.
- A nurse visits an elderly person at home to help with medication.
- A home support worker helps a child in a wheel chair with personal care, such as bathing
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs):
- Arrange for health and personal support services to come to your home.
- Authorize services for special needs children in schools.
- Manage admissions to long-term care facilities - for example, for seniors or elderly people.
- Give information and referrals about other community agencies and services.
