The Jeanne M. Lusher Center of Hemostasis and Thrombosis is happy to offer the following clinical and social services to meet the needs of the patients we care for:
Social Support Services
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Assistance with navigating barriers to receiving medical care including assistance with transportation to clinic not covered by insurance
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Providing education on how to utilize transportation through medical insurance (if applicable)
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Psychosocial assessments to assess factors that impact the overall needs of the patient and family, including mental health support and resources
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Providing resources to address needs that are not being met, as determined by the psychosocial assessment
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Assistance with financial needs through community support services and navigating support through Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
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Coordination of educational opportunities outside of clinic including:
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Educational dinner events
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Events hosted through regional or national programs
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Primary facilitator of the patient advisory committee
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Evaluation of social determinants of health
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Provision of education regarding available community resources
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Assistance with school-related needs including: diagnosis education for school staff, assistance with completion of school medical forms, implementing 504/IEP plans
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Fostering resilience in patients and families by empowering family unit towards self-reliance
Social Support Services
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Assistance with navigating barriers to receiving medical care including assistance with transportation to clinic not covered by insurance
-
Providing education on how to utilize transportation through medical insurance (if applicable)
-
-
Psychosocial assessments to assess factors that impact the overall needs of the patient and family, including mental health support and resources
-
Providing resources to address needs that are not being met, as determined by the psychosocial assessment
-
-
Assistance with financial needs through community support services and navigating support through Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
-
Coordination of educational opportunities outside of clinic including:
-
Educational dinner events
-
Events hosted through regional or national programs
-
-
Primary facilitator of the patient advisory committee
-
Evaluation of social determinants of health
-
Provision of education regarding available community resources
-
-
Assistance with school-related needs including: diagnosis education for school staff, assistance with completion of school medical forms, implementing 504/IEP plans
-
Fostering resilience in patients and families by empowering family unit towards self-reliance
Nursing Care Management
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Assistance with insurance challenges related to hematology clinic appointments or medication coverage
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Support and education regarding Children’s Special Health Care Services for those who qualify based on diagnosis (as determined by the state of Michigan)
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Evaluation of barriers and challenges for adherence to medical plan of care
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Working with patients and families to find a patient centered solution to improve compliance with prescribed treatments, medications, and attendance of appointments
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Assistance for adolescents and young adults in learning to be independent in managing their bleeding or clotting disorder to better prepare for the transition from pediatric to adult care
Working with patients and families to find a patient centered solution to improve compliance with prescribed treatments, medications, and attendance of appointments
Physical Therapy Services
- Discusses the connection between bleeding disorders and joint disease
- On-site ultrasound
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Monitors joint health
- Evaluation of joint bleed
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- Provides education regarding the importance of joint health and how to maintain joint health
- Comprehensive physical examinations
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Counseling regarding sport participation
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Learning to listen to your body, understanding signs and symptoms of bleeds
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Modifications for safety
- Proper body protection
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- Creation of home exercise programs for rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Services
- Discusses the connection between bleeding disorders and joint disease
- On-site ultrasound
-
Monitors joint health
- Evaluation of joint bleed
-
- Provides education regarding the importance of joint health and how to maintain joint health
- Comprehensive physical examinations
-
Counseling regarding sport participation
-
Learning to listen to your body, understanding signs and symptoms of bleeds
-
Modifications for safety
- Proper body protection
-
- Creation of home exercise programs for rehabilitation
Laboratory Services
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On-site access to specialized blood testing for bleeding and clotting disorders, including platelet aggregations
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In-clinic blood draws enable prompt lab processing
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Ensures accurate and prompt lab results
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Facilitates prompt diagnosis of bleeding and clotting disorders is prompt
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Home Treatment Education Program
Patients/patient families are taught how to provide factor replacement through venous access. Over several weeks, both written and hands on education is provided from nursing staff to assure that the patient/patient family is prepared and comfortable to infuse factor treatments into a vein. This process promotes independence and allows the family to have the freedom to treat away from the treatment center.
Home Treatment Education Program
Patients/patient families are taught how to provide factor replacement through venous access. Over several weeks, both written and hands on education is provided from nursing staff to assure that the patient/patient family is prepared and comfortable to infuse factor treatments into a vein. This process promotes independence and allows the family to have the freedom to treat away from the treatment center.