SKILLED NURSING

• Wound Care and Treatment
• Wound VAC
  
• Diabetic Teaching and Insulin Administration
  
• Respiratory Equipment Teaching and Management
  
• Colostomy Care
  
• Catheter Care (Foley/ Supra-pubic)
  
• Injection and Lab Work (conjunction with skilled nursing needs)
  
• PT/INR, Blood Glucose, CBC, Chemistry Profile
• Drug Levels such as Digoxin, Theophylline and Dilantin
  
• Medication Management (including administration of IM/IV Medications, Antibiotic Therapy)
  

PHYSICAL THERAPY

• Muscle Strengthening & Gait Training
  
• Instruction and assistance in using home medical equipments such as Walkers, Wheelchairs, Cane, Artificial Limbs and Prosthesis
  
• Instruction on Home Safety, Fall Prevention and Precautions
  

SPEECH THERAPY

• Devise Speech Programs to improve verbal and non-verbal interaction and communication skills
  
• Assess for Aspiration Precautions
  

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

• Evaluation of home and surroundings to promote safety at all times
  
• Assistance in improving ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as grooming, bathing, eating to encourage independence
  

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK

• Assess need for Short Term or Long Term Planning
  
• Provide information on Community Resources
  

HOME HEALTH AIDE Certified

• Assistance with personal care such as Bathing and Dressing
  
• Prepare Meals
  
• Assistance with Ambulation
  

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