At Home Senior Care Of Broward

We are not a nurse hotline, and we cannot answer medical questions over the phone.

A Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse differ in scope of practice. Both are able to provide skilled medical care; however, only an RN can administer intravenous (IV) medications.

Yes, private nurses can be present at the hospital at the time of discharge to receive medical orders directly from the discharging physician, accompany and assist the patient in transport home, remain by the patient’s side during those critical first days out of the hospital, and train the family in the care of the patient at home.

All shifts can be cancelled with a 12 hour notice.

If you’ll be needing ongoing care, we recommend setting up automatic delivery so that you never forget an order and always have what you need. The medical supplies that you will need for your care should be ready to go when the nurse arrives. There’s little a nurse can do to dress a wound, if the right gauze is not ready, and not all gauze are the same. Nurses do carry their own tools, like a stethoscope. But, you will be responsible for the items that are specific for your care.

There are many different types of licensure for nurses. When you call an agency to hire a nurse they will ask you questions to assess the level of care needed and make recommendations accordingly. Generally, private nurses are licensed vocational nurses, registered nurses, and sometimes nurse practitioners. Here’s a quick breakdown.

What is the difference between a private nurse and a caregiver? In short, caregivers help with everyday personal needs, while nurses provide medical care. A caregiver may remind patients to take their medications, but they can not manage medisets nor administer meds. Caregivers will assist with personal care, and may help with light housework like preparing meals or keeping the patient’s area tidy and clean. Caregivers are not generally licensed, although some families may hire a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to help with more advanced personal needs.A nurse will help manage medications, administer injections, monitor vital signs, dress wounds, and handle advanced medical interventions, like trach-vent, g-tubes, etc.

At this time, we are private pay only. However, we do work with our clients to assist in reimbursement from both primary health and long term care insurance. Please contact your individual insurance carrier to confirm eligibility.

Yes, there is a minimum of two hours per visit; however, scheduling can be flexible to your needs.

RN Services Available In-Home IV Therapy, Wound Care, Health Coaching Comprehensive Geriatric Care Management Coordinating Nurses/Nursing Assistants in Patient Care Office Visit/House Calls by Appointment Patient Assessment Patient/Family Consults In-Home Coumadin monitoring through the use of PT/INR professional testing equipment that yields immediate results in your home so you so not have to take that extra visit to the clinic or hospital for testing is also available.

Before an in-home nurse arrives, you will need to make sure that you have two essential things: the medical orders and the supplies. That’s all.

If you are in a true state of emergency, please dial 911 or visit your closest Emergency Department. In non-emergency situations, we will always do our best to get a nurse to you as quickly as possible.

No, NurseRegistry services are available for people of all ages, including seniors, adults, adolescents, children and infants.

We have dedicated 24/7 support staff who are available nights and weekends. If you reach our voicemail or answering service, please leave your information and our on-call coordination team member will reach out to you as quickly as possible.

We provide patients peace of mind, with the knowledge that a trusted professional is available to address any questions or concerns that arise throughout the treatment process. Our post-surgery care teams consist of a Registered Nurse (RN) as Case Manager, and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) if the Case Manager sees fit. The post-surgery care approach is collaborative, meaning we involve the patient, loved ones, and physician in the development and execution of the plan of care. Our process includes: Assessment of the incision Observation of the incision Education on incision care

NURSING CARE Post Surgery Care Wound Care Rehabilitation Fall Prevention Joint Replacement Program Cardiac Care Heart Failure Management Program Medication Management Chronic Disease Management Lung Disease Program Diabetes Program Stroke Program Alzheimer’s Care Cancer Care

Home health agencies provide services as authorized by the patient’s health insurance. Rarely, do HHAs provide direct billing for nursing services as requested by patients. With nurse registries, the patient or patient’s immediate circle are hiring the nurses, medical records stay with the family, and payment is out-of-pocket. So when patients and their families want nursing services above and beyond—like with specialized treatments or extra training for families—that are not covered by their health insurance, then the families reach out to a nurse registry to hire a private nurse.

The difference between caregivers and nurses is that nurses provide medical care, while caregivers can not. Caregivers are professionals that assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). Nurses are licensed medical professionals who provide skilled medical care in addition to support with ADLs. Often, a licensed nurse lowers anxiety and stress for clients and their family members.

Yes, our nurses can provide skilled care outside of the home. Private duty nursing is available in nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, retirement communities, or directly in the home.