HOME HOSPITALIZATION

HOMED’s Legacy in Hospital-Level Home Care

In 1995, HOMED pioneered a groundbreaking Hospital at Home model, enabling patients to receive hospital-grade care within the comfort of their own homes. This innovative approach allowed patients to stay at home while their space was transformed into a functional care environment. Nursing and medical visits occurred regularly, as they would in a hospital setting, bringing quality care directly to the patient.

Personalized Medical Visits and In-Home Services

With HOMED’s model, doctors and nurses provided comprehensive care right at the patient’s home. Routine medical assessments, treatments, X-rays, and blood tests were completed on-site, sparing patients the stress of transportation. Almost any patient not requiring surgery or intensive care could safely recover at home under this model.

Continuous Monitoring and Real-Time Care Coordination

Whenever necessary, a skilled nurse stayed with the patient to monitor their condition, updating electronic medical records in real-time. HOMED’s continuous communication between the medical team and the central hospital ensured a coordinated care experience, simulating the oversight of an advanced care unit.

Medical Support 24/7

Through this model, HOMED’s medical team was available around the clock to respond to urgent needs, just like in a hospital. If any specialized services required hospital facilities, the patient could be seamlessly transferred and returned, making the process as efficient as a hospital transfer.

Psychological and Physical Benefits of Home Care

For patients, the ability to recover at home brought significant psychological benefits. Elderly patients, in particular, benefited from familiar surroundings and greater mobility within their own space. In some cases, patients could even continue light work, depending on their health and job nature—an option impossible in a traditional hospital setting.

Advanced Medical Technology in the Home

With technological advancements, portable devices became increasingly accessible, enabling real-time telemonitoring and close collaboration between doctors and nurses. HOMED’s model took full advantage of these developments to bring hospital-grade care directly to the home.

Pioneering Standards in Patient Care

HOMED’s contribution to advanced home healthcare was notably recognized in the scientific literature. As described by Elias Papazissis in his 2004 publication,(Papazissis E. Advanced technology permits the provision of advanced hospital care in the patients’ homes. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2004;100:190-9. PMID: 15718579), this innovative model leveraged technology to extend hospital-level services into the home setting. By optimizing real-time data exchange, patient monitoring, and coordination among healthcare providers, HOMED laid the foundation for high-quality medical care in non-traditional settings.

Throughout its history, HOMED implemented modern medical information management standards to ensure accurate data and reduce the risk of errors. Through its use of these advanced systems, HOMED demonstrated that hospital-level home care is possible for many patients, providing quality care outside of a traditional hospital setting.