SKILLED NURSING
Skilled Nursing is provided by Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with training and experience in providing care in the home. The nurse communicates frequently with the physician to update the plan of care. Services may include evaluation of patient needs, family members, and care givers on disease process, self-care techniques and prevention strategies, and coordination of patient care and services with the physician and other health care team members.
PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES
Physical Therapy Services are provided by a Registered Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant under the direction of the therapist. A physical therapist can put together a plan of care to help a patient regain or strengthen use of muscles and joints, non-surgical treatment necessary for the improvement of muscle, strengthening, and endurance. They administer the physical therapy program and observe patient’s progress and response to treatment.
SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
Speech Therapy Services are provided by a Speech-Language Pathologist. A Speech Therapist can help a patient with impaired speech regain the ability to communicate clearly. The Speech-Language Pathologist assists the physician in determining and recommending appropriate speech and language abilities and establish a plan of care and provide rehabilitation services for speech and language disorders.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES
Occupational Therapy Services are provided by a Registered Occupational Therapist. An Occupational Therapist can help a patient with physical, developmental, social, or emotional disabilities relearn how to perform such daily functions as eating, bathing, dressing, and more. She/he administers the occupational therapy program and observes the patient’s progress and response to treatment.
MEDICAL SOCIAL SERVICES
Medical Social Services are provided by a Medical Social Worker. Services may include short-term counseling services, referral to and coordination with community resources and assistance with living arrangements, finances, and long-range planning.
HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES (CNA)
Home Health Aide services are delivered under our supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Therapist. The aides have experience and training in providing care in the home. An aide is assigned when there is a specific need for personal care on a part-time basis at home. Any duties the Home Health Aide performs will be planned by patient and the nurse and added to the plan of care. Typical duties include bathing, shampooing hair, changing bed linens and assistance with other activities of daily living.