Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Care (COPD)
COPD – a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis – is preventable and treatable. Sterling Care’s COPD program uses our unique patient-centered, age-friendly approach to manage your condition at home and reduce unwanted re-hospitalizations proactively.
PROGRAM GOALS
- Manage respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, fatigue) and educate on breathing techniques.
- Reduce the need for emergency room visits
- Increase the ability to perform activities of daily living
- Assessment and instruction to patients and caregivers on symptom management, diagnosis-related topics, diet, and lifestyle changes
- Educate patient and family on lung diseases, medication, oxygen usage, and breathing techniques
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Coordinated effort and establishment of working communication between hospital, physician, and skilled nursing facility
- Consistent education for patients and families using shared materials and key learning components, including disease and medication management, controlling environmental triggers, preventing respiratory infection through healthy lifestyle choices
- Knowledgeable staff that provides both patients and family members with individualized care and support
- Post-discharge follow up.
