FARMINGTON — Andwell Health Partners, formerly Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice launched its mobile wound care service June 24 in the Farmington area.

“In just a few weeks, we’ve seen high demand, and patients are grateful to receive care at home,” said Mary DeSalle, a geriatric nurse practitioner at Andwell.

The main challenge has been informing homebound and isolated individuals about the service, according to Shauna Lane, clinical manager of home healthcare services. Despite this, patient feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

“Patients appreciate not having to worry about transportation or waiting rooms,” Lane said. Caregivers also benefit, as they no longer need to take time off work to bring loved ones to appointments, she said.

Expansion plans are underway to extend the service to Androscoggin, Oxford and parts of Cumberland, Sagadahoc and Kennebec counties.

“Andwell Health Partners is dedicated to providing healthcare in patients’ homes and communities,” DeSalle said. The organization offers home health, in-home caregiving, hospice, palliative care, therapy services, and community and behavioral health.

“Wound care is holistic,” DeSalle added. “We assess all aspects of the patient’s health and environment at each visit, discussing any changes since the last visit. This ensures individualized care to improve patients’ quality of life.”

Patients receiving wound care often need assistance with other health concerns. “We support the whole person,” DeSalle said. “If additional healthcare services are needed, we collaborate with the patient and caregiver to utilize Andwell Health Partners’ comprehensive services.”

Andwell Health Partners takes a comprehensive approach to address a variety of patient needs, including positioning, mobility, and fall prevention. They coordinate occupational or physical therapy services as needed, ensuring patients receive personalized care to enhance their quality of life.

The use of iPads for documenting patient progress, including notes and photos, is crucial for tracking progress and making necessary adjustments. “It helps us determine if we are on the right track or need to change the treatment plan,” Lane said. “Photographing progress is essential to determine if we are on the right track or need to adjust the plan,” she explained.

Andwell Health Partners is committed to expanding the mobile wound care service to more regions in Maine. “Our goal is to reach as many patients as possible, providing them with high-quality care in their homes,” DeSalle stated.

Visit Andwell’s website for more information about the mobile wound care services in Farmington.