Home Health Care
In the most recent survey by the Indiana State Department of Health, VNA Plus was recognized as having no deficiencies and no unsubstantiated complaints for the survey period!
Home health care is often recommended following a stay in the hospital or in a rehabilitation facility to help continue the recovery and healing process. Home health care may also be the solution when a person’s medical condition changes or they are placed on a new medication or treatment. A physician’s appointment is an ideal time to discuss with the doctor how home health care can improve an individual’s health status.
VNA Plus staff from several departments will often work together as a team to provide a holistic approach to patients’ needs. The following services are provided to homebound patients throughout the VNA Plus service area, and a physician’s order for care is required:
Nursing
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses perform skilled nursing services as directed by the patient’s physician.
Rehabilitation Therapy
Physical, occupational and speech therapists help patients regain independence and the ability to perform tasks essential to daily living.
Personal Care Assistance
Certified home care aides assist with bathing and other personal care.
Medical Social Services
Medical social workers help patients with social, emotional and financial factors affecting their health.
Dietary Service
A registered dietitian provides professional nutritional assessment and teaching to promote optimal healing.
Mental Health Services
Specialized mental health nurses, social workers and home care aides work together to address acute and chronic psychiatric conditions and are trained to assist with implementing problem-solving and coping strategies.
Wound Care
The wound care team, consisting of nurses, physical therapists, home care aides and a dietitian, are intensively trained in treating wounds of all types based on a personalized assessment of each patient’s needs.
Lymphedema Management and Treatment
A certified lymphedema therapist provides manual lymph drainage, fitting of compression garments, therapeutic exercise, patient education, skilled nursing follow-up and more to homebound patients throughout the VNA Plus service area.
Disease Management
Registered nurses use established methods of treatment and education to effectively manage the specific needs of various diseases such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), and other chronic diseases.