It is staffed by fully trained, licensed and certified professionals and certified by both Medicare and the Texas Department of Health. Home Health nurses and aides across the region make more than 95,000 visits each year. Through a physician's order, ETMC Home Health supplies skilled nursing care in the home and private nursing care for up to 24 hours a day whenever needed. Licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists are available to assist in the recovery process.
Social workers locate necessary community support services for patients and their families.
And home health aides assist patients with daily activities such as grooming, bathing and other personal hygiene needs.