More than ever, COVID-19 is on the forefront of everyone’s minds, and for families who have a loved one dealing with pulmonary disease, it can make even the simplest trip to the doctor quite a concern.
Fortunately, Alleo Health System offers their Clear Journey program for hospice and palliative care patients designed just for pulmonary disease patients and their families to help them stay in their home setting and reduce those uncomfortable and lengthy trips to the ER.
“Education and support are provided to the patient and/or caregiver regarding the medications, usage, and when to call for assistance with an emergency, when in pain, or support is needed in a situation,” explained Dr. Greg Phelps, CMO. “Clear Journey includes a specialty designed respiratory medication kit to keep in the home setting, and daily support calls and visits will be made based on patient/family preference for all patients on Clear Journey.”
To put it another way, Clear Journey’s mission is to keep the patient in their home setting, reducing avoidable hospital re-admissions and emergency room visits that could potentially expose patients to COVID-19. Clear Journey is offered to both Hospice and Palliative Care Services patients through Alleo Health System.
“A patient or their caregiver should consider the Clear Journey program as soon as they are admitted to hospice or palliative care and have a pulmonary diagnosis,” Dr. Phelps stressed. “Clear Journey is important for families/caregivers to consider because it allows patients to stay in their home setting, giving a better quality of life.”