SKILLED NURSING

Expert care for complex medical needs.

Home health skilled nursing refers to the specialized medical care and support provided by

trained nurses in the comfort and privacy of a patient's own home. These services can range

from wound care, medication management, and chronic disease management to palliative care,

rehabilitation services, and patient education. The goal of home health skilled nursing is to

provide patients with the necessary medical and non-medical care they need to manage their condition and improve their overall health and wellbeing, while also allowing them to remain in the familiar surroundings of their own home. By bringing quality care directly to the patient,

home health skilled nursing helps to promote faster recovery times, minimize hospital readmissions, and provide a more personalized approach to healthcare.

SERVICES

• Wound care: Skilled nurses can provide specialized wound care for patients with chronic or acute wounds. This may involve changing dressings, administering medications, and monitoring the healing process.
• Medication management: Skilled nurses can help patients manage their medications, including administering medications and monitoring for side effects or interactions.
• Chronic disease management: Skilled nurses can help patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or COPD. This may involve monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing education about disease management.
• IV therapy: Skilled nurses can provide IV therapy for patients who require medication, nutrition, or hydration through an intravenous line.
• Pain management: Skilled nurses can help patients manage pain through a variety of techniques, including medication, massage, and other non-pharmacological approaches.
• Palliative care: Skilled nurses can provide palliative care for patients with serious illnesses or who are approaching the end of life. This may involve symptom management, emotional support, and coordination of care with other healthcare providers.
• Rehabilitation services: Skilled nurses can provide rehabilitation services for patients who have suffered a stroke, injury, or other condition that affects their mobility or ability to perform daily activities.
• Patient education: Skilled nurses can provide education to patients and their families about managing their condition, preventing complications, and promoting overall health and wellness.
• Care coordination: Skilled nurses can work with other healthcare providers, including doctors, therapists, and social workers, to ensure that patients receive coordinated care that meets their needs.

OUR PROCESS

1. 1. Assessment: The first step in the skilled nursing process is to assess the patient's medical and functional status, as well as their living environment, social support, and other factors that may impact their care. This assessment helps the skilled nurse develop a comprehensive care plan tailored to the patient's unique needs.
2. Care planning: Based on the assessment, the skilled nurse will develop a care plan that outlines the specific services and interventions needed to manage the patient's condition and promote their overall health and wellbeing. This care plan is developed in collaboration with the patient, their family, and other healthcare providers.
3. Implementation: Once the care plan is developed, the skilled nurse will begin implementing the interventions and services outlined in the plan. This may include wound care, medication management, rehabilitation services, or other specialized care.
4. Evaluation: As care is provided, the skilled nurse will regularly evaluate the patient's progress and make adjustments to the care plan as needed. This may involve monitoring the patient's vital signs, assessing their symptoms, and communicating with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
5. Patient education: Throughout the skilled nursing process, the skilled nurse will provide education to the patient and their family about their condition, the care plan, and strategies for promoting overall health and wellbeing. This education helps to empower the patient to take an active role in their care and promotes better outcomes.
6. Discharge planning: When the patient is ready to be discharged from home health skilled nursing, the skilled nurse will work with the patient, their family, and other healthcare providers to develop a plan for ongoing care and support. This may include referrals to other healthcare providers, community resources, or other services to help the patient continue to manage their condition and maintain their health and wellbeing.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

Our professional team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week* During hours when the office is closed and during the weekends and holidays, the on-call coordinator is available by telephone 24 hours per day.

Office: (210) 568-7344Fax: (210) 384-2581