Both Private Duty and Home Health offer valuable services to patients who need medical assistance in their daily lives. However, they are distinct in their approach to care.
Private-duty nursing is specialized hands-on, in-depth nursing care, provided by registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs). It offers significantly more personalized care, when compared to Home Health, tailored to the specific medical needs of the individual, whether it’s for treatment of a chronic illness or sudden ailments. While it can address basic services, such as ADL assistance, personal care, and mobility, private-duty nursing distinguishes itself from Home Health in offering a higher level of patient-focused care, ranging from medication management and post-surgical care to IV therapies and end-of-life care. Private-duty nursing, due to it’s flexible nature, can be effective as both the primary care provider, as well as an adjunct to Home Health or Hospice.
At Kailani Care, our objective is to provide the highest quality of care and individualized attention in order to promote the best possible outcomes for our clients. With a thorough and comprehensive approach, our nurses are able to better detect potential medical complications, recognize the need for adjustment to a client’s plan of care, and make the necessary changes before the issue becomes severe. We understand that each client has unique needs and we strive to connect our clients with the nurse that best fit their needs. If you are looking for private-duty nursing or are unsure if it’s right for you or your loved one, contact Kailani Care today to learn more.
