Avera McKennan provides professional medical care at home by making health and social services available to patients and their families in their comfortable surroundings. Besides providing direct care, we can teach families how to help care for a family member.
- IV antibiotic therapy
- IV or NG nutritional support
- IV chemotherapy/IV hydration
- Wound care, dressing changes
- Venipuncture for laboratory work
- Injection of medications
- Hickman catheter care
- Port-a-cath care
- Patients needing frequent assessment/treatment
- Ostomy Care
- Postpartum follow-up (OB Short Stay) or on physician’s order
- Diabetic teaching
- Health Education
- Emotional Care Visits
- Pediatric Care
Our home health aides also provide personal care services under the direction of our registered nurses. Some of these services include:
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Assistance with exercises
- Activities of daily living.
Homemaking services are also available on an hourly basis. They can assist with
- Light housekeeping
- Personal hygiene
- Meal preparation
- Running errands
- Sitting with clients
Other services that are offered through Home Care are Enterostomal Therapy, Medical Social Services, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutritional Services, and Continence Services.
