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The people on your care team make all the difference

January 22, 2019

Phoenix/Tempe In-Home Care You Can Trust

The people on your care team make all the difference

When your loved ones care team includes a home nurse, the additional care, support, and resources go beyond medical needs

Every person and family we work with has a registered nurse who leads their care team. This is not true with many private duty home care agencies that do not have a nurse on their team. We want you to feel confident in the care your loved one receives, the environment in which they live, and the decisions you make. Nursing has been ranked the most trusted profession in the country for 15 consecutive years, according to the annual Gallup honesty/ethics poll. Nurses instill confidence and exude compassion. That is exactly what our home nurses strive to do.
 
Before you choose a home care partner, take a moment to learn about the benefits a registered nurse can bring to the team. We’ve listed below the five benefits our clients say they appreciate most. Use the list as you consider whether your loved one could benefit from in-home care led by a registered nurse.
 
Benefits of having a nurse involved in home care
While nurses partner with you on your loved one’s care, they also can serve as consultants. Their background and training means they can provide services, resources, and education that keep you confident your loved one is safe and in the right hands.
 
Answer questions about medical conditions and treatment
There’s a lot to take in when dealing with a medical condition. Sometimes you forget to ask a question when you’re at the doctor’s office, or you don’t think of it until you return home, or you just don’t know what to ask. Your dedicated BrightStar Care nurse often can answer questions as they pop up. They’ll take time to explain the details of your loved one’s condition and treatment.
 
Provide skilled medical services
Your loved one may have specialized needs that require skills beyond that of a general caregiver. For example, if your mom needs injections for a condition, or your dad needs care related to an ostomy – a surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes – in most states, a BrightStar Care nurse can assist with these types of services. If you don’t have a nurse on your home care team, you will need to find another provider to perform these specific tasks.
 
Full a full read of in-home winter care benefits using BrightStar Click Here!
Source: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-us/our-nurse-led-care
 
BrightStar Care of Phoenix / Tempe provides the full continuum of private duty home care services comprised of comfort care, companionship, personal care, dementia care, medication assistance, skilled nursing and more to improve clients’ health and quality of life.
 
To learn how a BrightStar Care nurse-led team can help you and your loved one and to get to know our local team of caregivers, skilled healthcare professionals and home health care support for Phoenix and Tempe families and businesses - CLICK HERE