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Skilled Home Health Care refers to clinical or medical services provided in a patient’s home by licensed healthcare professionals, typically under a physician’s order. It is designed for individuals who are homebound or recovering from illness, surgery, or managing chronic conditions and require short-term, intermittent skilled care rather than long-term custodial care.

Key Features of Skilled Home Health Care:

Provided by Licensed Professionals:

• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
• Physical Therapists (PTs)
• Occupational Therapists (OTs)
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• Medical Social Workers
• Home Health Aides (for basic support under RN supervision)
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Skilled Services Offered:

• Nursing Services

  • Wound care and dressing changes

  • Injections and IV therapy

  • Catheter care

  • Monitoring vital signs and health status

  • Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, heart failure)

• Therapy Services

  • Physical Therapy – mobility improvement, strength training

  • Occupational Therapy – ADLs (e.g., grooming, dressing)

  • Speech Therapy – communication or swallowing difficulties

• Medical Social Services

  • Counseling and community resource referrals

• Medication Management

  • Teaching and administration of complex medication regimens