June 12, 2024
āDuring my 43 years in medical practice, the hardest thing Iāve had to deal with is sitting at a patientās bedside and seeing how their frailty has depleted them,ā says Steven C. Fox, D.O., the medical director of Wellspring Personal Care. As a licensed physician and surgeon whose practice has been devoted to the care ... Read More
May 8, 2024
In the fall of 2022, the Illinois HomeCare and Hospice Council convened a committee focused on reviewing the change in the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, made by the Board of Nursing of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, that allows certified nursing assistants to deliver medications in home and community-based settings. By bringing ... Read More
April 16, 2024
In healthcare, especially in-home health care, nurse delegation plays a key role in ensuring that patients receive the care they need. If you or someone you care about is thinking about getting healthcare services at home, it’s good to know what nurse delegation is and how it can make a big difference in the type ... Read More
March 21, 2024
A slew of bills that could have a big impact on healthcare practitioners and consumers are on the table in Springfield during this current legislative session. The bills, if passed, ācould lead to really good things,ā says Wellspringās founder, Sheila McMackin, MSW, LCSW. But she also notes that one of the billsāHB 4884ācould negatively affect ... Read More
February 29, 2024
Many people are taken aback when they hear the cost of in-home care. Thatās understandable. When youāre desperately searching for in-home care for a loved one, the situation is already stressful. But whenever you pay for care ā be it at home or in a skilled nursing facility ā you are paying for professional expertise, ... Read More
January 29, 2024
When you need to hire a home care agency, it’s crucial to find a service that aligns with your specific needs. Here are some key questions to ask when screening agencies, along with insights into how Wellspring Personal Care addresses these concerns. Does the level of care provided match my needs? Understanding the type of ... Read More
December 19, 2023
Hospice care is designed for patients who are at the end stages of a terminal illness, typically when the life expectancy is six months or less, as certified by a physician. The primary goal of hospice care is to provide comfort and maintain the highest quality of life possible. This approach includes managing pain and ... Read More
November 17, 2023
Medicare, as a crucial component of the American healthcare system, provides significant protections for senior citizens, ensuring they are not discharged prematurely from hospitals or nursing homes. By covering extended stays in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, Medicare ensures that seniors receive the comprehensive care they need. This is particularly important for those recovering from ... Read More
October 30, 2023
In the fall of 2022, the Illinois HomeCare and Hospice Council (IHHC) convened a committee, chaired by Sheila McMackin, LCSW, to explore the concept of applying levels of care to in-home health care. (To learn about levels of care, see our blog post, āLike Hospitals, Home Care Agencies Should Have Levels of Care.ā) The Levels ... Read More
September 27, 2023
At Wellspring, some of the individuals we provide in-home care for have court-appointed guardians to ensure their safety and wellness. Guardianship is a legal process designed to protect individuals who cannot make or communicate sound decisions about their person and/or property. When someone is declared “adjudicated disabled” in Illinois, it means the court has determined ... Read More