Complex dressing changes, monitoring and treating pressure ulcers, and managing surgical incision sites.
Injections (e.g., insulin), intravenous (IV) therapy, central line care (PICC, Port), and patient education on new prescriptions.
Monitoring blood pressure and blood sugar, educating patients with new diagnoses (like congestive heart failure or COPD) on diet and lifestyle changes.
Teaching patients to safely use new medical equipment (e.g., oxygen, ventilators) and administering tube feedings (G-Tube/NG-Tube).
Insertion, irrigation, and maintenance of urinary and other drainage catheters.
This level of care is generally required for individuals who:
People discharged from the hospital after major surgery, a stroke, a heart attack, or a severe infection.
Patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics, pain management, or specialized wound care that can't be handled by a layperson.
Individuals with unstable diabetes, COPD, or complex neurological disorders requiring routine assessments and advanced care coordination.
