Services Provided by Home Care Nurses:
Medical Assessments: Home care nurses can perform health assessments, monitor vital signs, and provide medical evaluations to determine the patient's overall health status.
Medication Administration: They can administer medications, including injections, intravenous (IV) medications, and oral drugs, while ensuring proper dosage and timing.
Wound Care: Home care nurses are skilled in providing wound care, changing dressings, and managing incisions to prevent infection and promote healing.
Chronic Disease Management: Nurses can help patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and respiratory disorders through monitoring, education, and symptom management.
Pain Management: For patients dealing with acute or chronic pain, nurses can provide pain management strategies and medications as prescribed by a doctor.
Post-Surgical Care: After surgeries or medical procedures, home care nurses can assist with recovery, wound care, and monitoring for complications.
Catheter and Ostomy Care: Nurses can provide care and education for patients with urinary or bowel catheters or ostomies.
Health Education: Home care nurses offer patient and family education on health conditions, treatments, self-care practices, and prevention.
End-of-Life Care: For patients in hospice or palliative care, home care nurses provide comfort and support, manage symptoms, and offer emotional assistance to patients and their families.
Pediatric Care: Home care nurses also provide specialized care for pediatric patients, including newborn care, post-discharge care, and support for parents.
