KEWAL CARE
Home Nursing Care- What You Need to Know
- December 27, 2022
Home Nursing Care is when a nurse or other trained healthcare professional stays in the patient’s home. it is done for vulnerable members of the family like people with chronic illnesses, physical incapacity, mobility issue, etc.
Home Nursing Care Includes
- Administering Medications
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Wound Care
- Physical Rehabilitation, etc
Who is it for?
People who are
- Recovering from a hospital stay
- Have a chronic illness
- Require long-term care
- Elderly members of the family
- Physically vulnerable members
Close Considerations
Here are points we should consider before hiring a nursing help
- Licensing and certification
Confirm if the nursing care provider has a license or is certified by an accredited institution. If some special equipment is involved they should be certified in operating those
2. Experience and Qualification
Every person has their own needs from a caregiver. Look for your specific experiences like rehabilitation or wound nursing, etc
3. References and Background Checks
Confirm from references as to skill level, reliability, and bedside etiquette
4. Availability
Every illness and patient has a scheduled requirement and individual sleep and waking schedule. the caregiver’s availability should match that of the patient
5. Cost
There is a caregiver charge which might include traveling and the charge of equipment if they have to carry
6. Communication
for a successful recovery and continued improvement the language, accent, and tonality of the caregiver should match the patient and the family they have to work with
