Breathe Better Program

Cape Medical Supply offers a special program for those patients we serve who are diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). COPD patients have a specific set of needs and requirements that are best addressed through in-depth consultation with our respiratory professionals. At Cape Medical Supply we understand we are not just an equipment provider; our services and expertise are an integral part of the patient treatment regimen. This program benefits not only the patients and their family caregivers, but is also of great benefit to treating physicians, who can use the clinical feedback they request to provide better care for their patients.

About this Program:
1. Education on diagnosis, management of equipment, and patient best practices for success.
2. Home visits by a Licensed Respiratory Therapists.
3. Assessment of home environment, patient habits, and breathing exercises for improvement.
4. Respiratory Assessment with Oximetry Screening; where ordered.
5. Reporting to physicians and healthcare professionals, where desired.

Benefits of this Patient Care Program:
1. Enhanced compliance of COPD population with their home oxygen therapy
2. Reduction of hospitalizations, ER admissions, and questions to physicians on homecare treatments.
3. Better understanding from patients on how to best address their needs and best care for themselves and their disease state.
4. In cooperation with the patient and their family, Cape Medical Supply works to improve overall understanding and quality of life.
5. Cape Medical Supply can work pro-actively with the physician and overall care team, to provide information when and where it is needed, to ensure the patient receives the best homecare possible.