Tag: home health visits
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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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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…