Planning to have
Open Heart Surgery?
Remember to plan your Post Care.
If you're planning on having Open Heart Surgery you've probably done lots of research finding the right doctor, understanding the procedure and gathering all the information to make an informed decision.
But have you thought about
what happens after the surgery?
After Open Heart Surgery, patients are generally sent to a rehabilitation facility for physical therapy and occupational therapy before being discharged to their homes.
That's when patients turn to Whitsyms to match them with the right caregiver.
After patients have open heart surgery home health aides assist with:
- Infection prevention
- Monitoring for signs of infection
- Maintaining a proper diet
- Exercise regimen
- Breathing regimen
The caregiver will assist patients with the activities of daily living:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Transferring
- Ambulating (walking)
- Continence care and feeding (as needed by the patient and recommended by their physician)
- Medication reminders
- Run errands
- Light housekeeping
- Accompany to doctor’s appointments
- Monitor for gross behavioral changes
- Help to maintain safety
- Passive exercises
Recovery time is generally 6 weeks
(time can vary for each person)
Call a Whitsyms
customer service
representative at
1-877-382-6089
to find out more.
Counties that we provide referral services in the state of Florida: Palm Beach, Martin, Broward, Miami-Dade, Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Collier, Charlotte, Lee, Sarasota, Seminole, Osceola, Orange, Brevard, Hendry, Glades and DeSoto Counties.
