Author: Karlyn
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The 15-Hour Home Health Nurse Workday: What 7 Start of Cares, IV Visits, and Documentation Really Look Like
7 Start of Cares. 4 recertifications. Nearly 15 hours worked. Here’s what most nurses—and almost everyone else—don’t realize about home health nursing.
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Helpful Wound Vac Resources for Home Health Nurses
Wound vac air leaks can turn a simple dressing change into a frustrating hour-long battle. Learn practical wound vac tips, troubleshooting techniques, and real-life lessons from a home health nurse who has been there.
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Pressure Injuries in Home Health: How to Identify, Stage & Treat Them
Learn how to identify, stage, and treat pressure injuries in home health. This practical guide covers pressure ulcer staging, wound assessment, dressing selection, and prevention tips every home health nurse should know.
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When Should You Use Zinc Oxide Barrier Cream? Wound Care Tips Every Home Health Nurse Should Know
Did you know zinc oxide isn’t actually a wound dressing? A lot of nurses think it goes directly on every wound, but that’s not really what it’s made for. Zinc oxide is mainly a skin protectant. Most of the time, it’s used to protect the skin around a wound from…
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Before You Choose a Dressing: A Home Health Nurse’s Guide to Identifying 18 Common Wounds
One of the biggest challenges for a home health nurse is choosing the right dressing for a wound. Unlike the hospital, where wound care specialists may already be involved, we often walk into a patient’s home and are the first clinician to perform a thorough wound assessment. Every wound is…
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Mastering OASIS: What Every Home Health Nurse Needs to Know
New to home health nursing? Learn what the OASIS assessment is, why it matters, when it’s completed, and how it impacts care planning, documentation, patient outcomes, and Medicare reimbursement. A practical guide to understanding one of the most important responsibilities in home health nursing.
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What Happens During a Home Health Start of Care Visit?
Wondering what happens during a home health Start of Care visit? Learn what to expect when a home health nurse comes to your home, why the first visit takes longer than future visits, and how the assessment helps create a personalized plan for recovery, safety, and ongoing care. Whether you’re…