In-home assessment of
patient’s condition, physical limitations
and nutritional needs, with specific skill
assessment for geriatric patients. Most
skilled services provided short-term and
managed through a care plan created by the
nursing staff and approved and monitored
by the referring physician.
Physical, Occupational and Speech
Therapists … rehabilitative
and restorative services for individuals
post joint replacement, traumatic accident,
head injury, stroke or cardiac event; in-home
assistance with ambulation, transfers, gait
training and activities of daily living
Cardiac Care Team … instructional rehabilitative care and services for individuals post heart attack, cardiac surgery, other cardiac event or stroke; exclusive provider of ELI™10 in-home 12-lead ECG monitor for immediate relay of patient’s real-time cardiac status to cardiologist or primary care physician.
Wound and Ostomy Care
… certified WOCN nurse on staff; general
wound care, with Wound-Vac technology available
for difficult to heal wounds; care and instruction
for colostomy and ostomy patients
Diabetes … care,
management and education
Specialized Oncology RN’s
… instruction, assessment and symptom
management for patients with cancer diagnoses
Medication Management for Seniors
… to help prevent medication errors
and re-admissions due to medication mismanagement
IV therapy … care,
support, education
Psychiatric RN… medical
management, therapeutic intervention and
symptom management training, including geriatric
issues
Medical Social Services
… assessment of social and emotional
factors affecting medical management and
recovery; assistance with long-term planning
Home Health Aides …
for personal care, light housekeeping and
general support with maintaining activities
of daily living
Transitions / Palliative Care Program
… providing added support for patients
still seeking aggressive treatment for chronic,
end stage diagnoses
Maternal Child Health …
pre-natal and post-partum care; support
and instruction for mothers and infants,
plus skilled care for children up to age
18
Catheter care and instruction
Crossings Hospice …
personalized, supportive care for individuals
and families needing physical, emotional
and practical end-of-life care/support
Flu Vaccine Specialists
… annually providing private and public
seasonal flu clinics throughout Northumberland,
Columbia, Montour, Union, Snyder, and Schuylkill
counties.
LIFELINE 24-hr. a day Personal Reponse
System … made available to
provide added safety and security for the
elderly, recuperating patients, individuals
who are physically challenged or living
alone, and “latch key” children
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