Can a nurse come to my home to provide wound care?
Yes. In fact 46% of all patients admitted to Medicare certified home health agencies have a wound. Specially trained nurses visit the home to assess of the patients condition. This is followed by treating the wound and monitoring the patients progress. The nutritional status of the patient is assessed to help the healing process. Most importantly, a home healthcare nurse will teach the family caregiver and patient how to continue the healing program in between home visits. Specialized wound care nurses help patients cope with their situation in the comfort of home and see their patients become independent again.
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