Home Health VNA Services
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Nursing Services are provided by registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Nurses work in conjunction with a patient’s physician. The nurse will come to the home to evaluate the patient’s needs and develop a plan of care. Through regularly scheduled visits to the home, the nurse will attend to the patient's medical needs, provide teaching and support and coordinate any additional services the patient may need. For patients with more critical needs, advanced nursing services include:
- Cardiac and Respiratory Treatment
- Dementia Care
- Diabetes Care
- Geriatric Services
- HIV/AIDS Programs
- Oncology Services
- Pain and Symptom Management
- Wound Care
- Falls Management Program
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Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Services are provided by registered therapists and are available to meet specific therapy needs to improve movement, to restore skills needed for daily living and to regain skills in speech and learning. Services include:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy
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IV Therapy Services are provided by expertly trained registered nurses and are designed to meet the needs of patients requiring complex IV treatment. IV therapy can include:
- antibiotic treatment
- chemotherapy
- fluids for hydration
- pain management medications
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Mother and child care services are provided by registered nurses and include nursing care for the mother and child, parenting education and specialized care for infants and children with special needs. Mother and child services can include:
- high risk prenatal care
- post partum or after delivery nursing
- home phototherapy treatments for jaundice in newborns
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Pediatric Services includes infant, child and adolescent care for patients with chronic and acute complex illnesses or conditions including pediatric palliative care and cancer treatment. Services can include:
- highly technical nursing services
- family teaching
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Nutrition Counseling is provided by a Registered Dietitian or a Diabetic Educator. Counseling can include recommendations on a diet based on a patient’s lifestyle and medical needs, information on dietary guidelines for a medically prescribed diet, and techniques for menu planning, shopping and cooking.
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Mental health services are provided by licensed social workers and are available to help improve or maintain the patient’s social, emotional and physical health. Mental Health services can include:
- Counseling by a social worker
- Psychiatric nursing consultation, evaluation, education and intervention.
Click to download a Psychiatric Services brochure.
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Home Care Aides provide assistance with personal care such as dressing and bathing, light meal preparation, housekeeping and errands. All services are provided by trained or certified aides or homemakers who work under the supervision of a registered nurse.