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Hospital at Home

Enjoy your home’s quiet environment, better sleep, and visitors whenever you like while receiving the high-quality care you expect from St. Luke’s. Our Hospital at Home program brings a dedicated team of specially trained experts to you both in person and virtually. We combine compassionate, hands-on care with around-the-clock virtual care.

The Hospital at Home team performs diagnostic tests, remotely monitors your condition, and provides ongoing treatment. When you're admitted into the Hospital at Home program, our team will visit your home to set up the technology kit. The kit sends your vitals to your care team and makes it possible to communicate with them day and night by phone or video. You'll have in-person access to a registered nurse—similar to a traditional hospital stay—along with two in-home visits by paramedics, nurse practitioners, and/or other health care professionals.

Your personalized care plan includes 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week access to your care team, either in person or via video and telephone, as well as:

  • Vital signs monitoring using a telehealth platform. 
  • Video visits by your care team.
  • In-home visits by nurse practitioners and other health care professionals. 
  • Lab tests, mobile imaging, and IV therapies performed in your home as needed. 
  • In-home nutrition support.
  • Collaboration with your primary care physician and specialists as needed.

Highlights & Resources

Technology in Your Home

  • Computer Tablet

    This is the device you’ll use for video calls, planning your day, and capturing photos. Your care team will use it for reviewing your vital signs and providing education.

  • WiFi Phone

    This phone connects directly to your care team. Response time is typically within 40 seconds.

  • Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)

    With this wearable system, you can make an emergency call to the command center from a wrist device.

  • Weight Scale, Blood-Pressure Monitor, and Pulse Oximeter

    Just like in the hospital, these devices can be used to monitor the status of health markers.

  • Router

    This device provides Wi-Fi and cellular networks in your home to ensure connectivity to the command center. If you prefer, you can use your home’s device and network.

  • Uninterruptible Power Supply

    Provides battery backup in the event of a power outage.

Attending Physicians

  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Adam Balinger, MD specializes in the care of hospitalized adults. He earned his earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley and medical degree from the University of Washington, where he also earned his master’s degree in health administration. He completed his internship through the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals and his residency through the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals and Boise VA Medical Center.

  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Logan Byrne, DO specializes in the care of hospitalized adults. He is board certified in internal medicine. His areas of interest include the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. Additionally, he has a strong interest in providing medical care for those living with serious illness, working to provide relief from the symptoms and stress, and to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.

    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Daniel Cooper, MD specializes in the care of hospitalized adults. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. He lived in Mexico for two years working at an orphanage in Miacatlan. Originally from Coeur d'Alene, Dr. Cooper enjoys watching sports, running, swimming, hunting, and fishing.

    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Caroline DeFrang, MD specializes in the care of hospitalized adults.
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Damon A. Demars, DO specializes in the care of hospitalized adults.
  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Troy L. Johnson, MD specializes in the care of hospitalized adults.
  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Joshua Nadolny, MD specializes in the care of hospitalized adults. He has specific interests within internal medicine that include heart failure, lipids, and preventive medicine. He has worked as a hospitalist and was the chair of the Infection Control Committee in his previous position. Josh has extensive experience in the ICU and is passionate about improving patient outcomes. 

    Dr. Nadolny was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, and he received his medical education and training in four different countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and Grenada. 

    When he's not in the hospital, Dr. Nadolny enjoys stalking trout on a nearby river or riding his bike in the foothills.

    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Alejandro Necochea, MD is a hospitalist.
  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    E. Gregory Thompson, MD specializes in the care of hospitalized adults. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana. He has served as staff physician at the Boise VA Medical Center and clinical instructor for physicians in training at the University of Washington.