SKILLED SERVICES

    The VNA reaches out to every member of the community and provides the types of services that will assist a recuperating, disabled or ill person to get well in the comfort of their home. Most skilled services are provided on a short-term basis and are managed under a care plan approved by a licensed physician.

Skilled Nursing Services

• In-home physical assessments, including specialized assessment skills for geriatric patients
• Catheter care and instructions
• Ostomy evaluation, care and instructions
• Medication instructions and administration to improve compliance
• Complete diabetic education and instructions
• Wound care management and education

High-Tech Services

• Venipunctures
• ABGs
• IV therapy
• Chemotherapy administration

Maternal Child Health Specialty Program

• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner on staff
• Child-focused services include: apnea/bradycardia monitor instruction, home phototherapy, IV therapy, NG and gastrostomy feeding, respiratory assessment and nebulizer instruction, and venipuncture
• Prenatal and postpartum assessment and instruction
• In-home instructions on well baby/child care and monitoring of pediatric nutrition 

Behavioral Health Program

• Assessment and evaluation of behavioral disturbances.
• Liaison for complex psychosocial situations interfering with medical plan of care.
• Symptom management training for major psychiatric disorders.
• Deep relaxation and imagery training for stress and pain management.
• Brief supportive psychotherapy with affective, anxiety, somatization, and post trauma disorders. 

Medical Social Services

• Assessment of social and emotional factors interfering with medical regimen.
• Short-term therapy.
• Assistance with long-term planning.

Therapy Specialty Programs
Evaluation and Treatment in all areas including:

• Physical Therapy
  • Ultra sound and electro therapy
  • Prosthetic training
  • Home program for ambulation, transfers and gait training
• Occupational Therapy
  • Assistance with in-home adjustment to physical limitations/ADLs
  • Fitting and training for adaptive equipment
  • Neuro-developmental training
  • Muscle re-education
• Speech Therapy
  • Voice, language and articulation disorders treatment
  • Dysphagia evaluation and treatment
  • Aural rehabilitation
  • Non-oral communication

Home Health Aide Services

• Personal care
• Light housekeeping
• Assistance with activities of daily living to assist clients with managing their skilled care plan.

Nutritional Services

• Assessment of nutritional needs
• Individualized instruction on special diet
• Evaluation and instruction by registered dietitian

For more information on our Home Healthcare Services,
Please feel free to contact us.

"Your nurses were not only professional and very helpful, but they also displayed concern and caring. We are very grateful!" -A.G. of Harrisburg, PA