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Our services are directed by the patient’s
physician and supervised by an RN. To ensure you get the proper care, we
meet with your doctor to determine your needs and we always follow doctor’s
orders.
RN supervised care provides the expert care we insist for our patients. A
primary nurse, who acts as the patient's case manager, assists in designing
a care plan to meet individual unique health care needs. The RN coordinates
and supervises services and care providers.
Nurses
Our nurses provide direct care,
education and patient assessments. Basic skilled services may include:
patient assessment
direct nursing care
patient/family education
supervision of assistive staff
skilled care of ventilators or
ostomy care
basic nursing care monitoring
vital signs and medication administration
Our nurses have received the
education and training as well as experience in home health care to ensure
their competence.
Therapists
Physical, Occupational and Speech
Therapists are available as needed to complete the health care plan. Other
services can be made available as required.
Home Health Aides
Home health aides supplement
nursing and therapeutic care. They can visit on a daily or as needed basis. Supervised by a RN, the
Home Health Aide can:
provide personal care assistance, hygiene and personal
grooming [shampoo, oral hygiene, hair, nails]
simple meal preparation
assist with exercise
provide limited housekeeping
If directed by patients' physicians, additional services may be
requested.
Support Staff
For times when a patient needs
more constant care than a home health aide can provide, we have homemakers
and companions available.
If you or a family member
requires home health care please contact us:
email:
info@nehhs.com
phone: 781.674.9100 |