Phone numbers are listed in the booklet below. With Discovery Home Care, I knew that the nurses would arrive at a certain time, stay for a specific time, and that there would be minimal disruption to my.
More information is available by contacting your local nursing office. Walkways and stairs should be cleared of snow and ice during winter. Staff are required to wear footwear during their visit for their protection as well as yours. Clients must refrain from smoking for at least one hour prior to a home visit and while staff are visiting.Īnimals must be controlled and in a room that staff are not required to enter or in a secured location prior to arrival.įirearms should be placed in a secured location. Sites operated by Central Health are smoke free. If the nurse determines that it is unsafe to do a home visit, a plan for alternate service will be made.Ĭentral Health is committed to providing a safe working environment for all clients and nursing staff. Home visits are only provided to clients who meet the needs identified in the nursing assessment.Ī home visit risk assessment will be conducted on all clients requiring a home visit. Most clients will be given a clinic appointment. Walk ins are not encouraged.
When a referral is received the nurse will do a clinical assessment to determine what kind of visit is required. Home and Community Nursing services are provided to an individual based on their specific needs. Where will appointments/services take place? To help clients to live and die comfortably at home. Assist with the management of your infusion/nutrition. Our Home Care nurses are trained and skilled with Wound Vac Therapy and can assist with equipment and supply needs.
#WOUND CARE NURSE HOME VISITS SKIN#
To promote and support clients to become independent in meeting their needs. Beaumont's specialized wound care nurse will assess and treat skin conditions, ostomy function, open wounds, bowel/bladder function and nutritional needs.
To facilitate early discharge or prevent admission to a hospital. To support clients and their families who need help to deal with an illness, ongoing disease and aging. Work with social workers to complete assessments for personal care homes, long term care and home supports.Īssessment for eligibility for medical supplies and equipment.Īssess and refer to other team members like: social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and dietician. IV antibiotic administration (not available in all areas). Nursing care like: wound care, injections, urinary catheter care and vascular access device care.īlood work for clients who cannot leave their home. Home and Community Nurses provide care such as:
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