Mobile Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Care
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a surprisingly common infection in adults, and they can be quite serious for older patients and/or those living with chronic conditions. For patients who are homebound, living in a nursing facility, or recovering at a rehab center, it can be particularly challenging to access timely care. UTIs often go untreated, and this can lead to symptoms getting worse. Eventually, this can lead to complications (which could have been prevented) that require a visit to the hospital.
Our mission at Heritage Wound Care is to provide advanced, specialized care to our patients—wherever they may be. We provide quality and comprehensive wound care for those suffering from UTIs that require advanced care. We are able to collaborate with your current care team as well, ensuring you get the care you need, wherever you may be.
Why Mobile UTI Care Matters
A UTI can end up being much more than an inconvenience. Immobility, chronic catheter use, diabetes, and a weakened immune system can all make a UTI infection more likely, along with making it more difficult to treat. If the condition is left unchecked, the simple UTI can escalate into kidney issues, sepsis, and even trips to emergency rooms.
While visits to traditional clinics can be great for some patients, they aren’t an option for other patients. Traveling can be tiring, expensive, and even impossible. Mobile care assists by providing patients with the evaluations and treatments they need from the comfort of wherever they may be. This allows for prompt attention with minimal difficulty.
Our Approach to UTI Management
Once we begin treatment for UTIs, we review a patient’s history and any notes from a current provider. Then we perform a thorough evaluation and even provide testing services if needed. From there, we provide medication, care instructions, and follow-up plans. This will be communicated with caregivers as well (if applicable).
We also believe in education, as prevention is key. By treating the underlying issues and providing proper education, we are able to decrease the likelihood of a repeat issue.
Collaborative Care Across Settings
At Heritage Wound Care, we are proud of our ability to collaborate with other providers. We work closely with both in-office medical providers and at-home staff to meet the needs of patients without overlapping care.
When it comes to nursing homes and rehab centers, our clinicians can become an extension of the existing care team and provide support to existing caregivers. We offer outstanding infection management and education to both providers and patients.
At Heritage Wound Care, we also offer smooth transition services from inpatient to post-acute settings, ensuring that the management of a UTI continues without interruption. We also make sure to keep primary care providers informed, and we work closely with them to meet the specific needs of the patient.
Our collaborative model helps to lower readmissions and improve patient outcomes. Allow us to help your patient or you receive necessary care where it is needed.
Who Benefits Most from Mobile UTI Care?
Although anyone can suffer from a UTI, there are certain patients who face a greater risk of complications from the infection. These patients often benefit the most from mobile treatment services. For those older patients in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, specialized UTI care can be difficult to receive. Mobile care allows them to get the help they need without needing to visit an in-person facility.
Mobile UTI treatment helps to provide intervention and quick treatment, which stops the issue from spiraling into more serious conditions.
Preventing Hospitalizations and Controlling Costs
Every hospitalization avoided is a win for patients, families, and providers. UTIs are a leading cause of hospital admissions among older adults, yet many of these admissions can be avoided with early intervention and consistent follow-up treatment.
Heritage Wound Care provides weekly visits, which allow us to spot any signs of infection early on. We also offer a quick turnaround when it comes to provider orders, ensuring treatment is prompt. We provide education for caregivers and staff as well, which further reduces the risk of reinfection.
These measures also help to control healthcare costs and improve the overall quality of life for our patients.
Supporting Patients and Families
Patients and families can become distressed and frustrated when forced to live with recurring infections. In order to avoid recurring infections, our team provides education and is effective with ongoing communication. We are able to explain why UTIs develop, what symptoms to look out for, and what practices can be performed day-to-day to reduce risk. This emphasis on clarity helps to empower patients and caregivers, allowing them to feel more confident and supported.
Our services are built around compassion, and we understand that vulnerable patients deserve the best care, with dignity and reassurance at the forefront. By providing care in familiar surroundings, we also ease stress that is often accompanied by infections.
Why Heritage Wound Care for UTI Management?
Heritage Wound Care offers care when patients need it the most. Our mobile wound care program is about providing high levels of quality anywhere, whether it be in-home, at a care facility, or wherever we are needed. We offer outstanding UTI treatment support and can help to alleviate the symptoms and underlying issues leading to the urinary tract infection.
Our approach is built on collaboration and customer-centered care. We can work with existing providers to help provide care, as well as work independently with clients.
With Heritage Wound Care, patients receive the specialized infection management they need, delivered with the same commitment to collaboration and quality that has defined our wound care services for years.