Encompass Health

Encompass Health (pronounced: en-kom-pass helth) is a leading provider of integrated healthcare services, offering both facility-based and home-based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies, and hospice agencies.

Etymology

The term "Encompass Health" is derived from the English words "encompass", meaning to include or contain, and "health", referring to the state of being free from illness or injury. The name reflects the company's mission to provide comprehensive, integrated healthcare services that encompass the entire spectrum of patient care.

Related Terms

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital: A hospital that specializes in intensive, specialized rehabilitation services for patients recovering from major surgeries, strokes, spinal cord and brain injuries, and other conditions requiring a high level of medical and nursing care.

Home Health Agency: An organization that provides medical, therapeutic, and personal care services to patients in their own homes.

Hospice Agency: An organization that provides end-of-life care to patients with terminal illnesses, focusing on pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and assistance with end-of-life planning and decision-making.

Integrated Healthcare Services: A coordinated system of healthcare delivery that aims to provide comprehensive, seamless care across all levels and types of healthcare services, from prevention and primary care to specialized and hospital-based care.

Patient Care: The services provided by healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage a patient's health condition, including medical treatments, nursing care, rehabilitation therapies, and supportive care services.

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