Maternal Child Health Home Care Services
Maternal Child Health Home Care Services
Program Components
The maternal child health component of Morton Home Care provides services to those of the Greater Taunton area that have given birth. Services are provided in the patients' home by a team of specialized nurses. The focus of the program is to assist mothers and infants with the transition to home, to assess the educational needs of the mother, and to evaluate the health status of the mother/infant.
Service Components
Nursing assessment and interventions focusing on well-being of mother/infant, prevention of complications and family teaching.
Collaboration/coordination of services with other agencies/professionals involved in care.
Eligibility Criteria
All maternal/infants from Morton Hospital and surrounding facilities.
Early discharge before 48 hours for vaginal delivery and 96 hours for C-section.
The Benefit of Home Care
Medical and technological advances as well as a shift toward shorter hospital stays have placed greater emphasis on home care. These changes enable you to return home quickly with the confidence that you are not alone. Not only are you with family and friends, but you receive the care of highly trained professionals. Whatever your home care needs, Morton will put the resources of our hospital at your doorstep.
Additional Information
For more information about our home care program, call the Morton Home Care office at 508-880-9145.
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