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YOU AT YOUR BEST | NWADG.COM/YOUATYOURBEST MAY - BEST NURSES | SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 | 21 Washington Regional Home Health works with patients, physicians, family members, caregivers and com- munity support programs to provide for some healthcare needs at home, where patients are likely to be more comfort- able, happier and can recuperate more quickly. Working closely with the pa- tient's doctor, Washington Regional Home Health develops an individual- ized care plan that can include: • A comprehensive assessment of patient's needs • Education about patient's condition and suggestions to prevent more serious issues • Disease management • Nutrition education • Home safety evaluations • Monitoring vital signs; managing medications • Wound care and intravenous medication administration The Washington Regional Home Health staff includes more than 40 healthcare professionals, including: • Registered nurses • Physical therapists • Occupational therapists • Speech pathologists • Medical social workers In addition, Washington Regional Home Health aides are available to as- sist with activities of daily living, per- sonal care, bathing and catheter care. Washington Regional Home Health services can be obtained through an order from the patient's physician and are available throughout Washington, Benton, Carroll and Madison counties. The patient need not have received pri- or care at a Washington Regional clinic or facility. Washington Regional Home Health is a Medicare and Medicaid cer- tifi ed home health service, and is a pro- vider for most health insurance plans. Washington Regional Home Health Supports Patients Recovering at Home SPECIAL TO NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Casey C. Stewart, an occupa- tional therapist at Washington Re- gional Medical Center, recently was selected to present her research at the 2017 American Occupational Thera- py Association national conference in Philadelphia. Titled "Barriers to Reentry into Society: Listening to Parolees' Per- spectives," Stewart's research ex- plores ways occupational therapy can help parolees make a successful tran- sition back into their communities. Before earning her master's de- gree in occupational therapy from the University of Central Arkansas, Stew- art graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She joined Washington Regional in 2016. Stewart Selected for National Conference Presentation More information is available by calling (479) 463-1840 or 1-800-HomeCare. "Barriers to Reentry into Society: Listening to Parolees' Perspectives" About Washington Regional: Washington Regional is here for you, for life, with a comprehensive healthcare network that includes the only not-for-profi t, community-owned and locally governed medical center in Northwest Arkansas. Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention and wellness education. Visit wregional.com for more information.