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Here are some
examples of the types of services that can be provided by the Ambassador
Home Healthcare professionals visiting you. If any of these services are
related to your specific needs, you would likely benefit from having our
professionals visit you at home. These are only examples and the lists do
not represent all possibilities.
Skilled Nursing can
provide…
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Skilled assessment of
all physiologic systems (heart, lungs, skin, urinary, bowel, endocrine,
etc.)
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Assessment and
treatment of wounds, decubitus ulcers, diabetic ulcers, or burns.
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Tracheostomy care
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Teaching of self
–administration of gastrostomy feedings
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IM/SQ injections (i.e.,
Vitamin B-12, Lovenox, Calcimar, pain medication)
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Drawing and monitoring
of lab values
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IV Therapy
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Dressing changes/wound
care
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Observation for
circulatory impairment of patient in a cast.
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Education on…
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New or exacerbated
diagnoses
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Teaching on new or
changed medication
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Safety measures
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Prescribed diets
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Care of any indwelling
catheter
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Self-catheterization
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Bowel/bladder training
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New procedures such as
mobilization treatments, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, colostomy
care, bladder irrigations, enteral feedings, etc.
Many new diagnoses or
changes in a previous diagnosis, treatments or medication require the care
and education provided by a skilled nurse.
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech
Therapy
Home
Health Aide
Medical Social Work
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