Question 1

when you order home nursing for a complex pedi patient, do you define the hours in your order? do you expect full coverage or think of it as "prn"?

Accepted Answer

All different: Every order is different.  It depends on the needs of the patient and family.

Question 2

what is the importance of home nursing vs hospital care?

Accepted Answer

NH vs Hospital: Nursing home takes care of patients with chronic conditions who do not require medical and intensive nursing care on a regular basis. In the hospital the care is more intense, requiring intravenous antibiotics, surgeries, and other procedures.

Question 3

if i get a partial colectomy for my diverticular disease, will i need home nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Mostly no!: Most patients are candidates for a laparoscopic resection - a minimally invasive approach which has less pain and a quicker recovery. Patients go home when they can take care of themselves.  Some elderly patients, or those who live alone may need some help at home for a week or two, but the vast majority of patients do not need any assistance.

Question 4

do i need home nursing car to take care of my foot stump after my operation?

Accepted Answer

HH Nurse: Your residual limb issue is an important one. You will require some level of assistance in the home. Those needs require determination before you leave the hospital. Separate those needs into two categories: your activities of daily living (eating, toileting, dressing, etc); and the care of your residual limb (nursing, physician, therapist). If there is wound care, then a hh should be involved.

Question 5

i have deterating disc deasease followed up with, ra in my back, i am 57 yrs old and work in a nursing home, could this be consistered, a disability case, ?

Accepted Answer

It possible: Since you work in nursing home and you have to be to respond to the need of your patient as far as lifting a, carrying and heavy duty. Those activates could worsen your condition,  this could be the base for disability.

Question 6

what are nursing home ethics?

Accepted Answer

See below: Not sure what you mean by your question. The workers at the nursing home are bound by the hipaa, federal and state laws. The information about the patient can only be released to someone else with your or your guardian written consent. If you need more clarification, please rephrase the question.

Question 7

are a nursing home and a snf the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: SNF = skilled nursing facility. Key word is nursing which means nurses have to be available around the clock. Assisted living facilities don't require presence of nurse at all times. BTW, we mean RN or LPN when referring to nurses. Check out http://www.diffen.com/difference/Assisted_Living_vs_Nursing_Home as a starting point.

Question 8

help please? what is a skilled nursing home?

Accepted Answer

Specialized services: A skilled nursing home offers more than custodial services. They also provide physical and occupational therapy, dietary services , and give services such as respite care, feeding tubes, continue IV therapy. Usually a doctor is assigned to patients and psychiatrist will also follow patients with psychotropic medications.

Question 9

what is skilled nursing center vs nursing home?

Accepted Answer

See below: The key difference is the subacute rehabilitation, requiring skilled care. Otherwise, it is long term care placement.

Question 10

what are the potential hazards in a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

#1 injury from Falls: The most common problem i see is that elderly confused people try to get up out of bed when they are too weak to do it themselves and they fall to the ground. Most of the time the injury is not serious but they can break bones or have a head injury. Also some times they can get the wrong medication. Or sometimes the staff may not attend to their needs as promptly as they should.

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When you order home nursing for a complex pedi patient, do you define the hours in your order? do you expect full coverage or think of it as "prn"?

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What is the importance of home nursing vs hospital care?

A member asked:

If i get a partial colectomy for my diverticular disease, will i need home nursing care?

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Do i need home nursing car to take care of my foot stump after my operation?

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I have deterating disc deasease followed up with, ra in my back, i am 57 yrs old and work in a nursing home, could this be consistered, a disability case, ?

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What are nursing home ethics?

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Are a nursing home and a snf the same thing?

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Help please? what is a skilled nursing home?

A member asked:

What is skilled nursing center vs nursing home?

A member asked:

What are the potential hazards in a nursing home?

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