The Premier Point Approach

Premier Point clinicians can help joint replacement patients manage daily activities and minimize the risk of infection during the recovery process. Our customized care plans developed with your medical provider could include:

• Inspecting the wound site for signs of infection, taking size and depth measurements, and monitoring the healing process
• Teaching the patient how to care for the surgical staples or steri-strips including cleaning and changing the dressing
• Ensuring strict compliance with anti-coagulant medication dosages to avoid improper blood clotting, instructing patients on how to properly take all prescribed medications, and how to recognize the side effects of improper dosages
• Performing blood tests to monitor medication levels, if appropriate
• Working with the dietitian to develop a customized dietary program to avoid drug interactions and promote healthy healing Pain management techniques
• Pain management techniques
• Supporting patients in incorporating their occupational and physical therapy training into their daily routine including standing, sitting, walking and performing grooming tasks
• Identifying and removing trip hazards and other safety concerns that could impact rehabilitation progress and reinforcing instructions provided by the therapist to allow proper joint healing