Review of Harrison Home Health: Home Health for Kitsap Residents

Whenever, and if ever, you find yourself in a situation where you need home health care, there is a very good place here conveniently located on the Kitsap Peninsula in western Washington. This place is known as Harrison Home Health. It provides a variety of services to in-home patients.

First of all, in order to access these services, you need a referral from your physician. Usually, your doctor's office can just fax or mail a request for services.

Having recently used Harrison Home Health for physical therapy services, I noticed nothing less than professionalism in my dealings with them. Their motto is 'Exceptional Care in the Home', and it shows.

Upon being referred to Harrison Home Health, I was given a number to call to arrange the beginnings of my in-home physical therapy sessions. When I called the number, there was a voice mail on it, instead of a receptionist answering the phone. I did not like that. However, upon later calling again, I did receive a real person. The preregistration process was also handled via the phone, which was helpful. My therapist then called me to introduce herself. It was at this time that we scheduled an appointment time and I gave her directions to my place. The date had been previously arranged by the hospital discharging me.

During my first in-home visit, the Harrison Home Health physical therapist went over the administrative protocol. This took about 20 minutes. She needed to be certain that we covered everything and that I understood our agreement. I could have easily had read the information, but it was company policy to go over it in person. I understood that since the liability issue is covered during this process.

My in-home physical therapist was always prompt. That is particularly helpful when one has a difficult time maneuvering around the house. I could count on her coming when she said and prepare for it. When she was late, only one time, she called beforehand to let me know. We easily arranged another time for her visit. I was very impressed with her professionalism.

Another benefit of dealing with Harrison Home Health is the fact that appointments were scheduled in advance. Every time my physical therapist visited, we would arrange the next visit. I found that very convenient.

The services offered by my therapist were just great. She gave me exercise homework to do each session, and told me what was expected of me for our next visit. In other words, she kept me on my toes. She had a variety of suggestions for improving my muscles and easing the pain of recuperation from a total knee replacement. And, she did not let me slack off. I received both verbal and written information to help me along my recuperation process. She made certain I had her office number in case of any problems.

Overall, Harrison Home Health is an impressive organization offering needed services for us residents on the Kitsap peninsula in western Washington. I highly recommend them. They can be reached at 360-792-6750 or toll-free at 800-281-4024.