Skilled Nursing Care
Skilled Nursing Care refers to care performed by licensed nurses according to the patient’s needs. Patients may suffer from a medical condition that requires them the assistance of having a skilled nurse. This type of care is usually offered in assisted living communities, hospitals, nursing homes, or other locations.
If you or your loved one has had surgery, stroke, or are on an extensive treatment for kidney, respiratory or heart condition, you may require skilled nursing services.
Services provided by our team of registered nurses at Patients Choice & Physicians Choice are consistent with the personalized treatment plan established with the Physician and help you enjoy an improved quality of life. Various procedures are performed in the home including wound care, diabetic management, ostomy care, catheter care, injections, and disease management education.
Types of Skilled Nursing Care
There are two types of skilled nursing care
Short Term Care
The short term skilled nursing care program is designed to provide the patient with temporary care after a surgery, accident, or illness. Apart from licensed nursing care professionals, you also get access to a variety of speech, occupational and physical therapists to bring your life back to normal as soon as possible.- Long Term Care
You can also choose long term skilled nursing care if you or your loved one needs 24 hours nursing care along with access to a wide range of physical, occupational, and speech therapies. These services are designed to keep you and your loved ones as comfortable as possible.
Benefits of Hiring Skilled Nursing Care Professionals
There are plenty of benefits provided by skilled nursing care to the patients and their family members. Some of them are:
Medication Management
Seniors are often required to take a ton of medicines regularly to help them manage their medical conditions. This list only multiplies if you already take medicines and were recently involved in an accident. It can become overwhelming for seniors to keep track of their medications. This is when skilled nursing care professionals will help keep a track of medications schedule, ensuring every dose is administered on time.
Physical Therapy and Activities
Skilled nursing care professionals offer physical, speech, and occupational therapy to keep the patient moving at whatever level they are comfortable in.
Social and Spiritual Support
Medical ailments can take a toll on the patient’s health and mental wellness, especially if they are unable to enjoy things they love doing. Living with medical illnesses can cause them to fall into depression.
However when your loved one is surrounded by nurses and other staff members who provide social and spiritual support, they will stay in high spirits.
Peace of Mind
After your loved ones have recovered from a serious illness or an accident, you want to spend every minute of the day with them. However, depending on your job, living situation, and other responsibilities, it may not be possible.
However, knowing that your loved one is cared for by skilled professionals and is safe and being monitored will give you peace of mind to carry on with your other responsibilities.
