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CODE 4 HOME CARE A key programme of the Foundation which provides health services to homebound persons at their residences. The services are delivered by a team of doctors and nurses. The care is targeted at frail and disabled older adults with chronic diseases and mobility impairment, who are homebound. What does Code 4 do for its patients? Homebound patients often have complex health needs with multiple medical problems that are closely intertwined with psychosocial problems. After a comprehensive assessment is made at the patient’s home, a management plan will be developed to meet the patient’s total care needs through a range of services. This may include: • Management of chronic medical problems.• Management of uncomplicated acute or subacute medical problems. • Educating the patient and caregiver on the patient’s illnesses and the managementplan. • Providing caregiver education with regard to various aspects of nursing care e.g. prevention of pressure sores, proper feeding techniques, etc • Performing nursing procedures e.g. wound care, care of enteric tubes, tracheostomies, enterostomies, urinary catheters etc. • Palliative care for patients at the end of life • Certifying disabilities for ELDERSHIELD / IDAPE payouts We serve patients residing in the Eastern, North Eastern and Central regions of Singapore. For more details e.g. admission, charges etc, please call our main line at 6741 6772 during office hours. If you wish to refer a patient, please complete the form and fax to us at 6342 1870 or email to us at contactus@code4.org.sg . To download, right click and select "save as": Patient Form |
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