Our Home Health Services
What does Home Health Services Offer?
Validity Healthcare home health service provides one or more of the following health services required by an individual in a residence or independent living environment:
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nursing, including blood pressure monitoring and diabetes treatment;
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physical, occupational, speech, or respiratory therapy;
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medical social service;
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intravenous therapy;
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dialysis;
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service provided by unlicensed personnel under the delegation or supervision of a licensed health professional;
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nutritional counseling.
Registered Nurse
If a doctor orders skilled care, one of our RN prepare the plan of care in conjunction with our clients and participating family member (s).
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The plan of care include:
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mental status;
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types of services and equipment required;
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frequency of visits at the time of admission;
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prognoses;
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functional limitations;
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activities permitted;
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nutritional requirements;
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medications and treatments;
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any safety measures to protect against injury; and
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any other appropriate items.
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The plan of care for skilled services is revised as necessary, and it is also reviewed and updated at least every six months.
Home Health Aide
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communication skills;
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observation, reporting, and documentation of a client's status and the care or service furnished;
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reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration;
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basic infection control procedures and instruction on universal precautions;
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basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to an aide's supervisor;
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maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment;
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recognizing emergencies and knowledge of emergency procedures;
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the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of, and ways to work with, the populations served by the agency, including the need for respect for the client and his or her privacy and property;
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appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming;
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safe transfer techniques and ambulation;
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normal range of motion and positioning;
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adequate nutrition and fluid intake; and
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the rights of the elderly.