Home Detox Physician

Executive Home Detox has a unique treatment model that compliments the home detox physician who treat the alcohol dependent or drug dependent patient on an outpatient basis. EHD places one expert addictions nurse in the home of the client to monitor the detoxification of the patient.  This treatment model provides for a relatively safe, comfortable detox and decreases the liability for any physician who treats addicted patients on an outpatient basis.

The Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) is a private duty nurse who stays with his or her client 24 hours per day for as long as the medical detox requires. The physician / nurse communication can be daily or every couple days depending on the comfort level of the physician and the condition of the client.

The prescribing physician is the lead clinician in treating the patient or client. The nurse monitors vital signs, monitors signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and evaluates the effectiveness of medication management. The certified nurse uses the CIWA scale and COWS scale to assist in the measurement of withdrawal symptoms. The nurse communicates his or her findings to the physician as necessary.

EHD utilizes the client's current physician or accesses a physician to assist in the client's care. EHD prefers to use physicians affiliated with ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) or the AAAP (American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry).

Executive Home Detox has worked with highly reputable physicians throughout the United States.