Assessment and Monitoring: Regular monitoring of vital signs, overall health assessment, and ongoing evaluation of patient condition.
Medication Management: Administering medications, managing medication schedules, and educating patients and families about medication use.
Wound Care: Providing specialized wound care, including dressing changes and infection control.
IV Therapy: Administering intravenous medications and fluids.
Education: Teaching patients and families about disease management, post-operative care, and preventive health measures.
Care Coordination: Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Basic Nursing Care: Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Vital Signs Monitoring: Checking and recording blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs.
Medication Administration: Administering oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications under the supervision of an RN or physician.
Wound Care: Performing basic wound care and dressing changes.
Patient Education: Providing education and support to patients and families.
Physicians
Medical Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions.
Medical Management: Creating and managing comprehensive care plans, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic tests.
Medical Management: Creating and managing comprehensive care plans, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic tests.
Consultation: Offering expert consultation and guidance on complex medical issues.
Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Medical Care: Performing physical exams, diagnosing and managing illnesses, and prescribing medications.
Chronic Disease Management: Developing and managing long-term care plans for chronic conditions.
Patient Education: Educating patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
Coordination of Care: Coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Physical Therapists
Rehabilitation: Designing and implementing personalized exercise programs to improve mobility, strength, and function.
Pain Management: Using techniques such as massage, heat/cold therapy, and electrical stimulation to manage pain.
Pain Management: Using techniques such as massage, heat/cold therapy, and electrical stimulation to manage pain.
Education: Teaching patients and families about exercises and techniques to continue therapy at home.
CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Daily Living Assistance: Helping patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Basic Care: Assisting with mobility, transferring patients from bed to wheelchair, and providing companionship.
Monitoring: Observing and reporting changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse or physician.
Support Services: Assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and other supportive tasks to maintain a comfortable home environment.
Respiratory Therapists
Airway Management: Providing care and support for patients with breathing difficulties, including the use of ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
Respiratory Therapy: Administering treatments such as nebulizer therapy, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Developing exercise and education programs to improve lung function and overall respiratory health.
Monitoring and Assessment: Regularly monitoring respiratory status and adjusting treatments as necessary.
Patient and Family Education: Educating patients and their families about respiratory conditions, treatment options, and equipment use.
Wound Care Specialists
Wound Assessment: Evaluating wounds to determine the appropriate treatment plan based on the type, location, and severity of the wound.
Advanced Wound Care: Performing specialized wound care procedures, including debridement, dressing changes, and application of advanced wound care products.
Infection Control: Implementing strategies to prevent and manage wound infections.
Pain Management: Providing pain relief options and techniques related to wound care.
Patient and Caregiver Education: Teaching patients and their caregivers how to care for wounds at home, including signs of infection and when to seek further medical attention.
Care Coordination: Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive wound management and overall patient care.
