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The range of home care services available to individuals in their own home includes:
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Physicians
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may initiate service |
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determine plan of care for skilled services |
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review services periodically |
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Nurses
(Registered & Licensed Practical)
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provide direct skilled care |
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supervise other caregivers |
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coordinate patient care |
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with physicians |
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educate family members, friends, |
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or other caregiver(s) in the |
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care/support needs of the patient |
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Home Care Aides
(Trained/Supervised
Para-Professionals)
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perform skilled personal |
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care procedures |
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assist in bathing, grooming, |
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dressing, cooking, and exercise |
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vacuum, dust, clean, |
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shop, transport |
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prepare nutritious meals |
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and do laundry |
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relieve caregivers |
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teach budgeting, parenting skills, |
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and provide emotional support |
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Social Workers
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assist families in evaluating |
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financial needs |
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direct people to needed |
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local support systems |
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counsel and assure that the patient's |
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and family's emotional needs are met |
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Therapists
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provide physical, occupational, speech, |
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and respiratory therapies according to patient's needs |
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Dieticians
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provides consultation regarding |
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dietary needs |
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Pharmacists
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provide necessary drug regime |
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Other Services
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Meals on Wheels |
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Transportation |
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Day Care |
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Respite Care |
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