Here’s What You Need to Know About Private-Duty Nursing Care

When a loved one requires ongoing medical care, it can be a challenging and overwhelming experience for both the patient and their family. Private-duty nursing care is an option that provides personalized, one-on-one care in the comfort of your own home.

Here, Alliance Homecare VNA discusses what private-duty nursing care is and why it may be the right choice for you or your loved one.

What Is Private-Duty Nursing Care?

The healthcare professionals in private-duty nursing care provide long-term, comprehensive hourly nursing care in a patient’s home. They can either be registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs), working under the supervision of an RN clinical supervisor. Private-duty nursing offers advanced-level nursing services in the comfort of the patient's own home, as well as in a facility such as a hospital or nursing home. Unlike traditional in-home care services, private-duty nurses provide personalized one-on-one medical care, delivering advanced care while working with the family.

Deciding The Type of Care That Suits Your Needs

Traditional in-home care services refer to the range of services that home care agencies provide, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, medication reminders, companionship, house cleaning, meal preparation, and transportation. These non-clinical services help individuals with their activities of daily living and are also known as personal care, companion care, non-medical home care, private-duty, custodial care, or homemaker services.

While it is possible to meet the care needs of a healthy parent on your own or with the help of a caregiver, more advanced care needs may require the services of a private-duty RN or LPN. Not only do private-duty nurses provide peace of mind to families, but they also ensure their loved ones get the physical and medical care they need by consistently monitoring and assessing them.

Signs You Or A Loved One Can Benefit From Private-Duty Nursing Care

Private-duty nursing care may be helpful if you need assistance with monitoring your medical status or keeping detailed medical records.
You may benefit from private-duty nursing care if you require someone to alert family, caregivers, and primary physicians of any changes in your physical or emotional symptoms.
It may be necessary if you require help with administering medications and injections.
If you need assistance with providing traumatic injury and wound care, ventilator care, or tube feedings, private-duty nursing care may be beneficial.
Private-duty nursing care may be needed if you require hospice or palliative care.
If you have chronic or life-threatening seizures or disorders, private-duty nursing care may be necessary.

Get A Free Estimate for Private-Duty Nursing Care

Alliance Homecare VNA is dedicated to providing those who need it with quality in-home care. We ensure that you or your loved one feel safe and comfortable every step of the way. Contact us today to get a free estimate on our private-duty nursing care, companion care, geriatric care, and more.