Private Duty Home Care – Skilled Nursing
Private Duty Nursing Care – Serving seniors throughout Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River and St. Lucie Counties. Call 561-320-0055 today to learn more about how a licensed private duty home health aides referred by us can make a positive difference to your lifestyle and provide peace of mind. Personalize care for the elderly to match your daily needs and lifestyle.
Skilled Care – Obtaining a Visiting Nurse to Help at Home
At this time Accountable Home Care does not offer skilled nursing care. We will be happy to refer you to other licensed home care organizations should you desire. Skilled home care is provided by a licensed registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Sometimes families request a skilled nurse to assist with medication management for a family member. The skilled nurse works under the director of a licensed physician in the State of Florida and designed to be the ears and eyes for the physician. Based on insurance, skilled care is a service generally covered by insurance such as Medicare. Private duty skilled care through a nurse registry such as Accountable can be provided however services are paid privately or through a long term care insurance policy when warranted.
Who Can Provide Skilled Nursing Care at Home?
Skilled Care is performed by a licensed trained Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the direction of a licensed physician in the State of Florida. A comprehensive home care assessment by a nurse is required to ensure the safety of the patient at home.
When Skilled Nursing Care at Home May Be Appropriate:
- Medication Management
- I.V. Infusion Therapy
- Enteral Feeding
- Ostomy Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
Please note: Most insurances such as Medicare covered skilled nursing care at home. AHC is NOT licensed to provide Medicare Home Health Services. This information is for education purpose only and should care services require a RN/LPN, acceptable skilled cases are approved on a case by case bases due to adequate staffing and care requirements. Services are required to be under the care of a physician and meet Medicare Guidelines should a patient desire Medicare Services. Refer to Medicare.gov to learn more or ask a care navigator with Accountable Home Care to discuss your situation and locate a home health agency provider that can assist your needs. .
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How can I get help at home using my long term care policy?
If you or someone you love has a long term care policy, a patient care coordinator from Accountable Home Care can discuss home care services. It is always helpful to have your long term care policy available so a representative from our nurse registry and your long term care agent can review the terms with you. It is important to us that clients have a complete understanding if there are any out of pocket expenses prior to the long term care insurance paying for care. Most people that ask for assistance have never used their long term care policy and the process seems overwhelming. Families and clients alike can be assured we can ease any uncertainties to ensure the claim filing is not a painful process.
Benefits of Using a Long Term Care Policy for Custodial Care
We help facilitate opening an insurance claim with the long term care insurance provider and the patient. Common terms such as Elimination Periods, Monthly or Daily Benefit, Care Advisory Services, Stay at Home Benefits and Assistance with Daily Living Requirements are discussed as part of the intake process.
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