Private duty home care covers a range of services that are provided in the home, at a hospital, or in an assisted or independent living facility. These services should be provided by bonded, insured and supervised caregivers.
At Kansas City Home Care, Inc., we are a licensed Kansas home health agency and we offer the appropriate level of caregiver – Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Home Health Aide (HHA), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Companion – to meet the needs of your family.
Our employees are required to complete a safety training program administered by a qualified insurance carrier to enhance safety skills, prevent injuries and most importantly, save lives. Additionally, our dedicated home health staff is specially trained to care for individuals with chronic medical conditions including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Kansas City Home Care services are available for all ages except infants and small children. Our services are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid, although we do provide the necessary paperwork for those who have a long-term care insurance policy and need to apply for reimbursement.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Medication management is a service provided to help support safe and effective use of medications.
- Medication set up with medication box management
- Injections
- IV Antibiotics and Fluids
- Reordering Medication
NURSE ASSIST
Nurse assist is a nurse provided service to ensure that our clients healthcare needs are met.
- Liaison with doctors and communicate with family
- Coordinate medical transportation
- Coordinate with caregiving staff
- Assistance at medical appointment
BIOMETRIC SCREENING
A biometric screening is a clinical screening done to measure certain physical characteristics. It gives a snapshot of your health and alerts you to any changes in your health status.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Height, weight and waist measurements
- Estimated body mass index (BMI) based off your height to weight ratio
- Vitals: blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen level
- Lung and heart assessment
- Total cholesterol screening
*Biometric screening is not a substitute for a regular physical examination by your healthcare provider and does not diagnose disease. Biometric screening can help indicate any risk factors between visits
WOUND CARE
Proper wound care helps provide an appropriate environment for healing and prevent infection or other complications.
- Basic wound care
- Dressing changes
- Wound packing
- Suture and Staple removal
Kansas City Home Care provides the following home health services:
