Public health nurses keep your physician updated on your recovery. Public health nurses help you return to your independent lifestyle. Public health nurses are knowledgeable of resources in our community that will help you recover and stay well.
Nurses can make referrals to several different agencies in the community.
To pay for home care services, Public Health will bill Medicare, Medicaid or your private insurance. Skilled Nursing Services Evaluate client's nursing needs. Initiate the Physician ordered Plan of Care and necessary revisions. Provide any services requiring skilled nursing such as injections, blood draws, dressing changes, diabetic teaching and prefilling of insulin syringes, etc. Coordinate all services required by the client.