IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW
CORE SERVICES
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Wound Care/ Ulcer Care
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Catheter Care
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Intravenous (IV)Therapies
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Pain Management
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Constipation/Impaction Treatment
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Cardiovascular Care
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Injections
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Physical Therapy/Speech Therapy
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Coordinate Dialysis Care
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Assistance with Daily Living
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Meal & Snack Preparation
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Wellness & Blood Pressure Check
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Daily Laundry
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Daily Housekeeping
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Home Safety Supervision
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Medication Reminders
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Companionship & Conversation
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Errands & Grocery Shopping
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Transportation to Appointments
FAQ
Providence Home Care Agency
What is home health care?
Home
health care is ordered by a physician to provide both preventive and
post-hospital care for patients who require a skilled medical need;
namely, nursing and physical or occupational therapy.
What primary services or diagnoses are most commonly covered by home
health care?
a. Skilled
Nursing
- Wound/Ulcers Care
- IV-antibiotic Treatment
- Pain Management
- Medication Management
- Diabetic Education
- Pneumonia
- Frequent Falls
- Constipation/Impaction Treatment
- Re-hydration Treatment (Cancer Patients)
- Catheter Management
- Home Health Safety Evaluation
- Arthritis/Osteoarthritis
- General Debility/Muscle Weakness
- Abnormality of Gait/Gait Debility
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Pneumonia
- Education on the use of Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
- Dysphasia
- Aphasia
- For example, Ms. Roberts is an 88-year old female with a history of falls in the bathroom. A home health safety evaluation may be ordered by you for a physical therapist, who will concentrate on gait and strengthening exercises.
- Occupational therapy may be ordered as well to assist with bathroom mobility skills and general education for the patient on safe transfers.
- In addition, a shower chair or other medical equipment may be ordered to assist the patient. A home health clinician will instruct the patient on the use of the equipment.