Heart Failure
Heart failure is a condition that develops when the heart's muscle becomes weakened. Nearly five million people have heart failure. In most cases, heart failure cannot be cured. However, with careful management by both the health care team and the patient, it can be controlled.

Home Healthcare Partner’s Heart Failure Initiative is a program coordinated by your physicians and registered nurses who specialize in helping people live quality lives through outpatient management of their heart failure.

How the Program Works
A specially trained nurse will discuss your condition with you and the type of care and services you will need. You may be enrolled in our telemonitoring program that connects you by phone with your nurse on a regular basis. We help you monitor your condition, answer any questions or concerns you may have and give you information about your condition.

Your Nurse Will:
• Explain your medications and dosage schedule.
• Discuss the importance of daily weight monitoring to measure fluids.
• Answer your questions and provide informational materials.
• Make referrals to educational resources or support groups.
• Develop a "plan of action" to help you avoid troublesome symptoms.
• Encourage you to stay active according to your doctor's instructions.
• Help prevent trips to the emergency room or re-admissions to the hospital.
• Teach you to recognize early warning signs and what to do if they occur.
• Provide telephone support when you need it.
• Coordinate with your health care providers, family members and
caregivers for the most appropriate care.

Support for you and your family is just a phone call away. As you progress through the program, you will gain confidence to be an active participant on your health care team.

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