Complex Care
Abihealth provide services that enables individuals with complex needs to lead an independent and fulfilled life close to their family members or surrounded by their loved ones. This is holistic person-centred care we give involves specialist clinical intervention from highly trained staff.
General Complex Health Conditions
At Abihealth we specialise in delivering comprehensive, nurse-led care for individuals with complex health conditions. Our services are designed to support both service users and their families through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Personalised Care Plans
Recognising that each patient presents unique challenges, our nurse case managers collaborate closely with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans. These plans address specific medical, emotional, and social needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Specialist Trainng for Care Staff
We provide in-depth training for our care staff, equipping them with the skills necessary to manage complex health conditions. Our training programs, overseen by experienced nurse case managers, cover:
- Comprehensive Condition Management: Educating staff on the intricacies of various complex conditions, including symptom recognition, progression monitoring, and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Medication Administration and Management: Ensuring accurate administration and monitoring of medications.
- Emergency Response Protocols: Training in the identification of medical emergencies related to complex conditions and the implementation of appropriate response measures.
- Use of Assistive Technologies: Instruction on the operation and maintenance of medical equipment and assistive devices essential for patient care.
Our training aligns with best practice guidelines, ensuring that our staff are competent and confident in delivering specialised care.
Continuous Professional Development
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development programs. We ensure that our nurse case managers and care staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in healthcare through regular training and education.
Long Term Ventilation
At Abihealth, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional home-based care for service users requiring long-term ventilation, both invasive and non-invasive. Under the expert guidance and training of our nurse case managers, our carers are proficiently trained to provide safe, compassionate, and effective ventilatory support, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our service users.
Comprehensive Training and Supervision
Our nurse case managers, possessing extensive clinical experience, oversee a rigorous training program for our carers. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills essential for managing long-term ventilation at home. Key components of the training include:
- Understanding Ventilation Modalities: Carers are educated on the principles of both invasive ventilation (via tracheostomy) and non-invasive ventilation (using interfaces such as masks), including their indications and operational protocols.
- Equipment Proficiency: Training encompasses the setup, operation, and maintenance of ventilators, ensuring carers are adept at handling various devices and troubleshooting common issues.
- Hygiene and Infection Control: Emphasis is placed on strict adherence to hygiene protocols to prevent infections, including proper hand hygiene, sterilization of equipment, and meticulous tracheostomy site care.
- Monitoring and Assessment: Carers learn to monitor respiratory parameters, recognize signs of respiratory distress, and assess the service user’s response to ventilation therapy, facilitating timely interventions.
- Emergency Response: The program includes preparation for potential emergencies, such as ventilator malfunction or accidental decannulation, with carers trained to respond swiftly and effectively to maintain service user safety.
This comprehensive training ensures our carers are competent and confident in delivering specialized ventilatory care.
Ongoing Support and Professional Development
To maintain the highest standards of care, our nurse case managers provide continuous supervision and support to our carers. This includes regular competency assessments, refresher courses, and updates on the latest advancements in ventilation practices. By fostering an environment of ongoing learning, we ensure our team remains at the forefront of home-based ventilatory care.
At Abihealth, the collaborative efforts of our nurse case managers and carers guarantee that service users requiring long-term ventilation receive compassionate, proficient, and personalized care in the comfort of their homes.
Tracheostomy
At Abihealth we are dedicated to providing exceptional home-based care for individuals with tracheostomies. Under the expert guidance and training of our nurse case managers, our carers are proficiently trained to deliver safe and compassionate tracheostomy care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our service users.
Comprehensive Training and Supervision
Our nurse case managers, possessing extensive clinical experience, oversee a rigorous training program for our carers. This program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice to equip carers with the essential skills required for effective tracheostomy management. Key components of the training include:
- Anatomy and Physiology Understanding: Carers are educated on the respiratory system and the purpose of a tracheostomy, enabling them to comprehend the critical nature of their care responsibilities.
- Tracheostomy Care Techniques: Training encompasses routine care procedures such as cleaning the tracheostomy site, changing dressings routine and emergency tube changes, and maintaining tube patency to prevent infections and complications.
- Suctioning Procedures: Carers learn proper suctioning techniques to clear secretions, ensuring the airway remains unobstructed and the client breathes comfortably.
- Emergency Response Protocols: The program includes preparation for potential emergencies, such as tube dislodgement or blockage, with carers trained to respond swiftly and effectively to maintain client safety.
- Communication Skills: Recognizing that tracheostomy can affect speech, carers are trained in alternative communication methods to support clients’ interaction and emotional well-being.
This comprehensive training ensures our carers are competent and confident in delivering specialized tracheostomy care.
Ongoing Support and Professional Development
To maintain the highest standards of care, our nurse case managers provide continuous supervision and support to our carers. This includes regular competency assessments, refresher courses, and updates on the latest best practices in tracheostomy care. By fostering an environment of ongoing learning, we ensure our team remains at the forefront of home-based tracheostomy care.
At Abihealth the collaborative efforts of our nurse case managers and carers guarantee that service users with tracheostomies receive compassionate, proficient, and personalized care in the comfort of their homes.
Enteral support
At Abihealth we are committed to providing exceptional home-based care for individuals requiring enteral nutrition support. Under the expert guidance and training of our nurse case managers, our dedicated carers are equipped to deliver safe and effective enteral feeding, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our service users.
Comprehensive Training and Supervision
Our nurse case managers, who possess extensive experience in clinical care, oversee a rigorous training program for our carers. This program encompasses both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for managing enteral feeding at home. Key components of the training include:
- Understanding Enteral Nutrition: Carers are educated on the fundamentals of enteral feeding, including indications for use, types of feeding tubes (such as PEG, NG, JEJ, and PEJ), and the nutritional requirements of clients.
- Equipment Proficiency: Training covers the proper handling and maintenance of enteral feeding equipment, ensuring carers are adept at setting up and operating feeding pumps, administering feeds, and managing associated accessories.
- Hygiene and Infection Control: Emphasis is placed on strict adherence to hygiene protocols to prevent infections, including proper handwashing techniques, sterilization of equipment, and site care.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Carers learn to recognize potential complications, such as tube displacement or blockage, and are trained in prompt troubleshooting and appropriate interventions.
- Emergency Response: The program includes instruction on identifying and managing adverse reactions or emergencies related to enteral feeding, ensuring carers can respond swiftly and effectively.
This comprehensive training is designed to align with best practice standards, ensuring our carers are competent and confident in delivering specialized enteral care.
Ongoing Support and Professional Development
To maintain the highest standards of care, our nurse case managers provide continuous supervision and support to our carers. This includes regular competency assessments, refresher courses, and updates on the latest advancements in enteral nutrition practices. By fostering an environment of ongoing learning, we ensure our team remains at the forefront of home-based enteral care.
At Abihealth our collaborative approach between nurse case managers and carers guarantees that service receiving enteral support experience compassionate, proficient, and personalized care in the comfort of their homes.
Respiratory support
At Abihealth, we are committed to delivering exceptional home-based respiratory support for service users requiring cough assistance, nebuliser therapy, and oxygen therapy. Under the expert guidance and training of our nurse case managers, our carers are proficiently trained to provide safe, compassionate, and effective respiratory care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our service users.
Comprehensive Training and Supervision
Our nurse case managers, possessing extensive clinical experience, oversee a rigorous training program for our carers. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills essential for managing respiratory therapies at home. Key components of the training include:
- Cough Assistance Techniques: Carers are educated on the use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation devices, commonly known as cough assist machines. These devices help clear secretions by applying positive pressure to fill the lungs, then quickly switching to negative pressure to simulate a natural cough, effectively clearing airway secretions.
- Nebuliser Therapy Administration: Training encompasses the proper preparation and delivery of aerosolized medications using nebulisers. Carers learn to operate various nebuliser models, ensuring effective delivery of medications directly into the lungs to manage conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other respiratory disorders.
- Oxygen Therapy Management: Carers are instructed on the safe administration of supplemental oxygen, including the setup and monitoring of oxygen delivery systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the indications for oxygen therapy, selecting appropriate delivery devices, and monitoring for potential adverse effects to ensure optimal oxygenation levels are maintained.
- Hygiene and Infection Control: Strict adherence to hygiene protocols is emphasized to prevent infections. Carers are trained in proper hand hygiene, sterilization of equipment, and maintenance of a clean environment to safeguard the health of service users.
- Monitoring and Assessment: Carers learn to observe and evaluate respiratory status, recognizing signs of distress or therapy-related complications. This includes training in the use of pulse oximetry to monitor oxygen saturation levels and assessing the effectiveness of interventions.
- Emergency Response: The program includes preparation for potential emergencies, such as respiratory distress or equipment malfunction. Carers are trained to respond swiftly and effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of service users.
This comprehensive training ensures our carers are competent and confident in delivering specialized respiratory care.
Ongoing Support and Professional Development
To maintain the highest standards of care, our nurse case managers provide continuous supervision and support to our carers. This includes regular competency assessments, refresher courses, and updates on the latest advancements in respiratory therapy practices. By fostering an environment of ongoing learning, we ensure our team remains at the forefront of home-based respiratory care.
At Abihealth, the collaborative efforts of our nurse case managers and carers guarantee that service users requiring respiratory support receive compassionate, proficient, and personalized care in the comfort of their homes.
Epilepsy
At Abihealth we specialise in delivering comprehensive, nurse-led care for individuals living with epilepsy. Our services are designed to support both service users and their families through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Personalised Care Plans
Recognising the unique challenges posed by epilepsy, our nurse case managers collaborate closely with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans. These plans address specific medical, emotional, and social needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Specialist Training for Care Staff
We provide in-depth training for our care staff, equipping them with the skills necessary to manage complex epilepsy cases. Our training programs, overseen by experienced nurse case managers, cover:
- Seizure Recognition and First Aid: Educating staff on identifying various seizure types and administering appropriate first aid.
- Medication Management: Ensuring accurate administration and monitoring of anti-epileptic drugs, with an emphasis on adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Emergency Protocols: Training in the use of rescue medications and emergency response procedures to manage prolonged or cluster seizures.
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS): monitoring and use of VNS devices.
Our training aligns with best practice guidelines, ensuring that our staff are competent and confident in delivering specialised epilepsy care.
Continuous Professional Development
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development programs. We ensure that our nurse case managers and care staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in epilepsy care through regular training and education.
Motor Neuron Disease
At Abihealth we specialise in providing comprehensive, nurse-led care for individuals living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Our services are designed to support both service users and their families through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Personalised Care Plans
Understanding the unique challenges posed by MND, our nurse case managers collaborate closely with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans. These plans address specific medical, emotional, and social needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Specialist Training for Care Staff
We provide in-depth training for our care staff, equipping them with the skills necessary to manage complex MND cases. Our training programs, overseen by experienced nurse case managers, cover:
- Symptom Management: Educating staff on recognising and managing symptoms such as muscle weakness, spasticity, and respiratory difficulties.
- Medication Administration: Ensuring accurate administration and monitoring of medications.
- Nutritional Support: Training in assisting with feeding techniques and the use of enteral feeding tubes to maintain adequate nutrition.
- Respiratory Care: Instruction on non-invasive ventilation methods to support breathing as the disease progresses.
- Communication Strategies: Utilising communication aids and techniques to support patients experiencing speech difficulties.
Our training aligns with best practice guidelines, ensuring that our staff are competent and confident in delivering specialised MND care.
Continuous Professional Development
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development programs. We ensure that our nurse case managers and care staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in MND care through regular training and education.
Multiple Sclerosis
At Abihealth we specialise in delivering comprehensive, nurse-led care for individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Our services are designed to support both service users and their families through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Personalised Care Plans
Recognising the diverse challenges posed by MS, our nurse case managers work closely with service, families, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans. These plans address specific medical, emotional, and social needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Specialist Training for Care Staff
We provide comprehensive training for our care staff, equipping them with the skills necessary to manage complex MS cases. Our training programs, overseen by experienced nurse case managers, cover:
- Symptom Recognition and Management: Educating staff on identifying and managing symptoms such as fatigue, mobility issues, and cognitive changes.
- Medication Administration: Ensuring accurate administration and monitoring of medication and symptomatic treatments, in line with the latest guidelines.
- Relapse Identification and Response: Training in recognising signs of relapse and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Assistive Technologies: Utilising mobility aids and communication tools to support patients’ daily activities and communication needs.
Our training aligns with best practice guidelines, ensuring that our staff are competent and confident in delivering specialised MS care.
Continuous Professional Development
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development programs. We ensure that our nurse case managers and care staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in MS care through regular training and education.
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
At Abihealth, we specialise in delivering comprehensive, nurse-led care for individuals living with acquired brain injuries (ABI). Our services are designed to support both service users and their families through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Personalised Care Plans
Recognising the diverse challenges posed by ABI, our nurse case managers collaborate closely with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans. These plans address specific medical, emotional, and social needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Specialist Training for Care Staff
We provide comprehensive training for our care staff, equipping them with the skills necessary to manage complex ABI cases. Our training programs, overseen by experienced nurse case managers, cover:
- Understanding ABI: Educating staff on the various causes of ABI, such as traumatic injuries, strokes, or infections, and their potential impact on cognitive, physical, and emotional functions.
- Rehabilitation Techniques: Training in strategies to support recovery and rehabilitation, including cognitive exercises, mobility assistance, and activities of daily living, aiming to promote independence and improve quality of life.
- Behavioural Management: Equipping staff with tools to understand and manage behavioural changes that may result from ABI, fostering a supportive environment for service users.
- Communication Strategies: Utilising techniques and tools to support service users experiencing speech and language difficulties, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively.
Our training aligns with best practice guidelines, ensuring that our staff are competent and confident in delivering specialised ABI care.
We empower service users with education on lifestyle factors influencing ABI recovery, such as establishing routines, memory aids, and stress management techniques. Our goal is to enable individuals to manage their condition effectively and lead fulfilling lives.
Continuous Professional Development
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development programs. We ensure that our nurse case managers and care staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in ABI care through regular training and education.
At Abihealth, our mission is to provide specialised, compassionate care that enhances the well-being of individuals living with acquired brain injuries, supporting them and their families every step of the way.
Spinal Injury
At Abihealth we specialise in delivering comprehensive, nurse-led care for individuals living with spinal cord injuries, including the management of conditions such as autonomic dysreflexia. Our services are designed to support both service users and their families through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Personalised Care Plans
Recognising the unique challenges posed by spinal cord injuries, our nurse case managers collaborate closely with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans. These plans address specific medical, emotional, and social needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Specialist Training for Care Staff
We provide in-depth training for our care staff, equipping them with the skills necessary to manage complex spinal injury cases, including the prevention and management of autonomic dysreflexia. Our training programs, overseen by experienced nurse case managers, cover:
- Recognition and Management of Autonomic Dysreflexia: Educating staff on identifying early signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia, a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by sudden and severe hypertension in individuals with spinal cord injuries at or above the T6 level. Training includes immediate interventions to alleviate triggers and prevent complications.
- Bladder and Bowel Care: Training in routine bladder and bowel management techniques to prevent common triggers of autonomic dysreflexia, such as urinary retention and faecal impaction. This includes instruction on catheterization, digital removal of faeces, and the importance of adhering to individualized care plans.
- Skin Integrity Maintenance: Educating staff on the prevention and care of pressure ulcers, which can serve as noxious stimuli triggering autonomic dysreflexia. This involves regular skin assessments, repositioning techniques, and the use of appropriate support surfaces.
- Emergency Response Protocols: Ensuring staff are proficient in emergency procedures, including monitoring blood pressure, identifying and removing potential triggers, and administering prescribed medications to manage acute episodes of autonomic dysreflexia.
Our training aligns with best practice guidelines, ensuring that our staff are competent and confident in delivering specialised care for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Continuous Professional Development
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development programs. We ensure that our nurse case managers and care staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in spinal cord injury care through regular training and education.
At Abi health our mission is to provide specialised, compassionate care that enhances the well-being of individuals living with spinal cord injuries, supporting them and their families every step of the way.
Cerebral Palsy
At Abihealth, we specialise in delivering comprehensive, nurse-led care for individuals living with cerebral palsy (CP). Our services are designed to support both service users and their families through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Personalised Care Plans
Recognising the diverse challenges posed by CP, our nurse case managers collaborate closely with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans. These plans address specific medical, emotional, and social needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Specialist Training for Care Staff
We provide comprehensive training for our care staff, equipping them with the skills necessary to manage complex CP cases. Our training programs, overseen by experienced nurse case managers, cover:
- Understanding CP: Educating staff on the various types and causes of cerebral palsy, and their potential impact on motor functions, communication, and daily activities.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Understanding physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy techniques to support mobility, daily living skills, and communication.
- Assistive Technologies: Utilising mobility aids, communication devices, and other adaptive equipment to enhance service users’ autonomy and participation in daily activities.
- Managing Associated Conditions: Educating staff on recognising and managing common comorbidities associated with CP, such as epilepsy, feeding difficulties, and respiratory issues.
- Understanding CP: Educating staff on the various types and causes of cerebral palsy, and their potential impact on motor functions, communication, and daily activities.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Understanding physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy techniques to support mobility, daily living skills, and communication.
- Assistive Technologies: Utilising mobility aids, communication devices, and other adaptive equipment to enhance service users’ autonomy and participation in daily activities.
- Managing Associated Conditions: Educating staff on recognising and managing common comorbidities associated with CP, such as epilepsy, feeding difficulties, and respiratory issues.
Our training aligns with best practice guidelines, ensuring that our staff are competent and confident in delivering specialised CP care.
Continuous Professional Development
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development programs. We ensure that our nurse case managers and care staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in CP care through regular training and education.
At Abihealth, our mission is to provide specialised, compassionate care that enhances the well-being of individuals living with cerebral palsy, supporting them and their families every step of the way.
Diabetes
At Abihealth, we specialise in delivering comprehensive, nurse-led care for individuals living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Our services are designed to support service users and their families through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring effective management of diabetes, including insulin administration and blood glucose monitoring.
Personalised Care Plans
Understanding that diabetes affects each individual differently, our nurse case managers collaborate closely with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored care plans. These plans address specific medical, dietary, and lifestyle needs, aiming to maintain optimal blood glucose levels and prevent complications.
Specialist Training for Care Staff
We provide comprehensive training for our care staff, equipping them with the skills necessary to manage complex diabetes care. Our training programs, overseen by experienced nurse case managers, cover:
- Understanding Diabetes: Educating staff on the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including the body’s insulin production and utilisation processes.
- Insulin Administration: Training in the correct techniques for insulin delivery, whether via syringes, insulin pens, or pumps. This includes understanding dosage calculations, injection sites, and timing relative to meals.
- Blood Glucose Monitoring: Instruction on the use of blood glucose meters and continuous glucose monitoring systems to regularly check blood sugar levels. Carers are trained to interpret readings and recognise patterns to inform care decisions.
- Recognising and Managing Hypo- and Hyperglycemia: Equipping staff with the ability to identify signs of low and high blood sugar levels and implement appropriate interventions promptly.
- Diet and Lifestyle Guidance: Providing knowledge on the impact of nutrition and physical activity on blood glucose levels, enabling carers to support service users in making informed lifestyle choices.
Our training aligns with best practice guidelines, ensuring that our staff are competent and confident in delivering specialised diabetes care.
Continuous Professional Development
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ongoing professional development programs. We ensure that our nurse case managers and care staff stay abreast of the latest advancements in diabetes care through regular training and education.
At Abihealth, our mission is to provide specialised, compassionate care that enhances the well-being of individuals living with diabetes, supporting them and their families every step of the way.
