Home-based Care
Geriatric Patient House Calls by Nurse Practitioners
For many older adults, getting to and from medical appointments presents
an ongoing challenge. Holy Cross Hospital offers services designed to
keep you or your family member healthy, without leaving home.
The Holy Cross House Calls program enables
older adults, who are unable to get to their physician’s
office, to receive primary medical care at home, delivered by
a nurse practitioner.
Nurse practitioners are specially trained and certified to provide
comprehensive medical care, including examining and diagnosing
patients and prescribing medications. In addition, nurse practitioners
can order and arrange for lab and other diagnostic services to
be performed in the home.
Specialized Services Tailored for You
The nurse practitioner works
collaboratively with your physician and the medical director of the
nurse practitioner program to develop a medical plan of care for
you. A social worker is also available to provide counseling and
assistance in obtaining other services you may need. Services include:
- History and physical examination
- Health assessment
- Management of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Preventive and wellness education
- Home safety evaluation
- Assessment of activities of daily living
- Psychosocial assessment
The charges for services provided to Medicare and Medicaid recipients
are covered by those plans.
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For
further information or to make arrangements for the nurse practitioner
to visit you or your loved one at home, please call 301.754.7740. |