Frequently asked questions about Inspired
What is the INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program?
Inspired is a program to help manage your COPD at home.
What are the benefits of the INSPIRED program?
- More confidence in managing your symptoms
- Less anxiety and stress
- Fewer emergency department visits and hospital admissions
- A better quality of life for you
What will kinds of help will I receive from the INSPIRE program?
- You will get COPD information and support
- You will get a COPD action plan to help manage COPD flare-ups
- You will receive suggestions about programs and services that may be helpful
- You will have the opportunity to consider your goals of care and complete a personal directive document
- You will receive teaching on how to take your medications and inhalers
How do I participate in the program?
- You will receive 1-4 visits in your home or at a nearby health care facility by a respiratory therapist and nurse
- You will also get telephone follow-up and further face to face visits, as needed
- You will receive a phone number for you to call with questions and concerns
What are the criteria to get into the program?
- Have moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Have had less than admission to the hospital or ED visit because of your COPD in the past year
- Interested in self-management
- Are not a long term care resident
- Are not currently enrolled in the Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Program
- Live in the St. John’s metro region
For more information or if you are interested in becoming part of the INSPIRED COPD outreach program, please contact us.
Telephone: 709-752-4041
Email: inspired@easternhealth.ca