Home Health Agency. An agency that provides health services (e.g. home health aide) in the home setting.
Home Health Agency. A public or private agency certified by Medicare that specializes in providing skilled nurses, homemakers, home health aides and therapeutic services, such as physical therapy or occupational therapy in an individual's home.
Home Health Agencies. Nurses, therapists and other health professionals visit and provide authorized medical care in an individual's home, such as nursing, personal care, physical, speech and occupational therapy, medical social services, dietary counseling, and/or hospice care for the dying.
A person who has training in those supportive services which are required to provide personal care, emotional comfort and to assist the patient toward independent living in a safe environment. In home health, written instructions for patient care are prepared by a registered nurse or the appropriate therapist.
Home Health Aide A caregiver who has been trained in accordance with State of Florida requirements (currently 40 hours of training) - also requires a physical exam and CPR training
Home Health Agency. Public or private agencies that specialize in giving skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy in the home.
Home Health Agency. A facility that offers skilled nursing care and other services to patients in their homes. These include occupational, physical and speech therapies, medical social services and home health aide services. For example, your Aunt Lily has a stroke and has trouble speaking. She's not hurt enough to stay in a hospital, but needs some help learning to talk clearly again. A home health agency assigns a speech therapist to visit Aunt Lily at home and work with her.
Home Health Agency. an organization providing skilled nursing and other therapeutic services in the patient’s home.
Home Health Aide. a semi-skilled professional, often employed by a home health agency, who provides in-home assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Home Health Agency. An agency that provides medical services in a home setting. Services may be provided by a nurse, occupational, speech or physical therapist, social worker, or home health aide.