About
A nursing home visit is a scheduled appointment by a nurse to assess and provide care. These visits are part of ensuring that a person receives appropriate medical attention, monitoring, and support. Nursing home visits can involve various tasks, such as:
Health Assessments: Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature), evaluating physical and mental health, checking for signs of infection, and ensuring overall well-being.
Medication Management: Administering or overseeing medications to ensure proper dosage and timing, as well as assessing for side effects or complications.
Wound Care and Hygiene: Caring for wounds, addressing skin breakdowns (like bedsores), and ensuring proper hygiene.
Coordination of Care: Communicating with doctors, care managers, and family members to keep everyone updated on the resident’s condition.
Cupping: application of suction cups on your back, legs. Great for pain relief and to increase blood circulation.
Catheter care: Insertion, removing of urinal cathter, flushing the bladder.
Therapeutic Interventions: Providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, or assistance with mobility and daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating.
Emotional and Social Support: Engaging residents in conversations, checking on their emotional well-being, and addressing any concerns they may have.
Care Plan Reviews: Reviewing and updating the resident's individualized care plan to reflect their evolving needs.