All About Home Nursing Harrisburg PA

By Jocelyn Davidson


It is not the choice of anyone to fall ill however, the type of medical care received when ill can be one of the choices an individual makes. The atmosphere in hospitals is serene and doctors are available all round the clock. However, they lack a sense of independence or dignity for most patients. Consequently, patients sometimes opt for comfort and familiarity in home nursing Harrisburg PA during the period of their recovery.

Nursing at home is basically the provision of health care services at the house of the patient. The main objective of this type of care is clinical where recovery which cannot be managed at hospitals is done. The other reason why such care may be recommended by physicians is called assistive care where long term maintenance of the patients is required.

It is the responsibility of nurse care managers to manage care in a non hospital setting. There are three types of this type of therapy. Adults and seniors who require nursing care for a limited time receive therapeutic, rehabilitative and assistive health care services. Nurses also care for adults and senior citizens who require long term health services due to chronic diseases, injuries or disabilities. Shift systems lasting a few hours all day and all week are employed.

Assistive care involves help with daily life activities for both adults and the elderly. Assisted care is for people who cannot live independently as a result of chronic or terminal illnesses. Health education about chronic illnesses to the patient and their families is also provided to enhance their ability to provide care. These nurses also provide wound care as well as intravenous therapies.

The first step in seeking home care is contacting a professional health care provider. This may be immediately after hospitalization or when a relative is not capable of living independently. An expert is sent to you to help assess your needs as a patient. This assessment is able to tell whether the patient is eligible for a non hospital therapy. It is also able to tell the cost of the services which may vary.

A tailored plan for therapy is then drawn once assessment is complete. An appropriate team of nurse care managers are assigned to the patient depending on the therapy to be provided. If the medical care at the non hospital set up is inadequate for the patient a referral may be made during the assessment stage. One of the recommendations made is living in a nursing home or community rehabilitation services.

Skilled nursing facilities are recommended for those who do not require hospital services anymore but then have complicated needs that are not offered in the non hospital set up. These facilities may have hospital like or household set ups. Hospital like set ups have medical care and physical, speech and occupational therapies provided by the staff. Conversely, household-like set ups have no routines therefore providing a homely feel. In other facilities, a combination of both exists.

Health care in a house set up can be very positive to the patients in terms of quick recovery and friendly and comfortable environment. It should be encouraged as much as possible for all types of illness requiring special attention. Remember that foot care, grocery shopping, laundry or driving to appointments services are not provided.




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