After a major operation or recovery from a serious medical event like a heart attack or stroke, a patient may be ready to leave the hospital, but not fully prepared to meet the challenges of living on their own. This is where transitional health care comes in. In a transitional care setting, the patient receives skilled nursing support while maintaining a certain degree of independence and autonomy. Below are a few benefits of choosing transitional care.

3 Advantages of Transitional Health Care 

1. Readjust to the Demands of Daily Living

Leaving the hospital after treatment for an acute condition and returning to daily life can present significant difficulties. Mobility issues, medication management, wound care, and operating specialized equipment like oxygen tanks or IVs are just a few of the tasks a patient might need to integrate into their daily routine. With transitional health care, the patient will receive treatment that targets their ongoing recovery and educates them on how to care for themselves once back at home. Also, transitional care can make life at home easier through approaches like occupational and physical therapy and nutritional and meal preparation advice.

2. Welcome Visitors Outside of a Hospital Environment

It's no secret that hospitals are bustling places. But a transitional facility is not a hospital, and while it's also not your permanent home, it feels like a home. This is a more inviting and relaxing environment to welcome family members and friends when they stop by to visit. With more visitors showing up to lend their support, the more confident and positive you will feel about your recovery and future.

3. Receive Continuing Care

A transitional facility is equipped to meet the needs of their patients, so you still receive the necessary care conducive to stability and healing. You can take comfort in knowing that health care professionals are at hand should any issues arise. At the same time, you have the freedom to move around, socialize, and establish your own routine.

Consider transitional health care a bridge between the hospital and home. Bayside Community Hospital has been offering transitional care to the Chambers County, TX, region for over six decades. They are also a full-service hospital with an emergency room, health clinics, and a wellness center. To reserve a place in their transitional care facility, call (409) 267-3143 or visit them online.