Private Duty
SHIFT CARE
PRIVATE DUTY
Private duty nurses care for patients/clients who need long-term or extended care. They care for patients for agreed upon shifts to be determined by a physician. Private duty nurses daily tasks vary depending on their clients’ needs.
Home Health
NURSE VISITS
Nurse Visits
Different than shift care, Skilled nursing Visits are for a shorter time period. A good example would be wound care or recovery from a surgical procedure. The length of each visit is also typically an hour or less.
FAQ
QUESTIONS?
What is home health care?
Home care provides specialized healthcare services and activities in the comfort of a patient’s own home from trained medical professionals working under the direct supervision of the patient’s physician.
Does the patient need to be home bound?
Yes. If the patient is home bound by use of a wheelchair, walker or otherwise dependent upon another person, the patient qualifies for home health services.
A patient may be able to leave the home for physician appointments and light shopping.
How can I be sure my loved one is in good hands?
Our home health agency carefully screens all applicants before hiring.
Additionally, all nursing staff undergo pre-employment health screening as well as annual health assessments to ensure good physical health. We then do all within our power to match skill sets and personalities with with patients’ current needs.