Private Duty Nursing Care
Wound
Care
(Services available to both adults and children)
Our RNs and LPNs process the required, specialized nursing
knowledge and skills to provide the proper care of wounds (including the
V.A.C. specialty ) for our patients.
All Hands Nursing and Health Services, Inc. will provide in-home care for
many types of problem wounds.
Our Service Goals
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1. |
To increase patient
comfort and independence |
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2. |
To increase patient and
family knowledge of wound care, as well as the prevention
of future wounds |
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3. |
To reduce the incidence
of wound recurrence, wound complications and infection |
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4. |
To increase the healing
rate and decrease the length of home care service |
Conditions/Diagnosis for Which Referrals Would be Accepted
REM patients must
meet the requirements of the underlying diagnosis and
conditions stipulated by the REM
Program. For others who are interested in our wound care program, below
are examples of conditions/diagnosis that are required for acceptance:
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1. |
Pressure ulcers |
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2. |
Vascular ulcers |
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3. |
Diabetic ulcers |
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4. |
Draining wounds |
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5. |
Surgical wounds |
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6. |
Fistulas and
tube care |
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7. |
Skin breakdown due to
incontinence |
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8. |
Any other
condition/diagnosis for which the doctor orders home/private duty
care |
What We Do
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1. |
Assessment of wounds and
risk factors |
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2. |
Draining wounds |
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3. |
Dressing wounds |
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4. |
Coordinating with
treating physician, specialist, hospital or other associated care
providers for pressure-release devices and rehabilitation |
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5. |
Teaching of preventative
measures |
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6. |
Teaching of complex
wound care procedures and how to manage them |
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7. |
Advising in wound
treatment product selection, when necessary |
Our Other
Private Duty and Home
Health Service
Areas
Our skilled nursing services are provided by
Registered Nurses (RNs) and
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
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