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| when the physical, emotional, social, and financial burdens jeopardize their own health and well being. |
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Durable Medical Equipment Company
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| Allows patients to purchase or rent devices such as hospital beds, ventilators, etc for use in the home. |
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| Health services provided in the home setting. |
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| Nursing services and products provided to clients in their homes. |
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| Support and care of the dying person and family. |
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| Contracts with individual care providers to care for the client in the home. |
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| What are the major roles of the home health nurse? |
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| advocate, caregiver, educator, and case manager. |
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| Who makes referrals for home health care? |
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| physician, nurse, social worker, therapist, discharge planner, or family member. |
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| Does Home Health Care require a physicians order? |
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| Yes, only if insurance will provide reimbursement. |
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