Do you remember when someone came to your house to take care of you when you were sick?  We still do at Morrill County Home Health!

Morrill County Home Health offers skilled nursing services, home health aides, and therapy services to individuals who need periodic healthcare, but do not require twenty-four hour supervision. 

Morrill County Home Health

1309 R St

Bridgeport, NE  69336

308-262-1600

Fax: 308-262-1581

mcchhomehealth@hotmail.com

Information about Home Health Care

What is Home Health Care?

    Home Health Care is giving people skilled health care in their own home on a part time basis.

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How do I get this help?

    Referrals to Home Health services may be made by a physician, nurse, hospital staff, friends, or agencies within the community who have knowledge of healthcare need.

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Home Health Criteria for Service

1. The patient has a functional limitation that makes them homebound.  (ex: no weight bearing, post-surgical limitations, open wound)

2. The patient must have the need for a skilled service. Skilled nursing (IV fluids, open wound care) and/or physical, occupational, or speech therapy.

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Private Pay Care

Private pay care is available for patients who have a stable or non-skilled need.  Private care does not require a M.D. order.  Home Health aides may assist with activities of daily living.  Private pay nursing may need a standing order.  An example of this would be filling a medication doser every week or for weekly baths. 

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What are the benefits of Home Health Care?

1. Hospital or Nursing Home stays are shortened or prevented, which reduce health care costs.

2. Rehabilitation and Independence in familiar surroundings.

3. Continuity of care... from Hospital to Home Health to Self Care.

4. Care by skilled professionals under direction of the patient's physician.

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Skilled Nursing Services

    Registered Nurses provide professional health care to patients at home.  Nurses deliver a full range of health care to the patient as directed by their physician.

    Examples of services offered by these professionals are:

    -- Physical assessment, evaluation and observation

    -- Wound care

    -- Administration of medication, including injections

    -- Parenteral and enternal feedings

    -- IV Chemotherapy

    -- IV Antibiotics

    -- Oxygen provision and instruction

    -- Catheterization/catheter management

    -- Monitoring of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary status

    -- Home environment safety assessment

    -- Instruction on and information on diabetes, hypertension, heart

       attacks, and ostomy care

    -- Family instruction on patient care

    -- Post-partum visits including evaluation and instruction

    -- Laboratory specimens - (drawing blood, collecting urine specimens,

         cultures, and returning them to the lab)

    -- Nutritional instruction

    -- Refer to community resources as appropriate

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Home Health Aides*

    Home care services by Home Health Aides offer various services to the patient in their own place of residence, to assist in personal care and activities of daily living.

    Examples of services offered by these professionals are:

    -- Personal care (i.e. bathing, grooming, nail/skin care, and assist with

         transfer)

    -- Support and comfort

    -- Assist with rehabilitation activities and exercises

    -- Assist with errands

        *Home Health Aides are trained and certified to give patient care.  They are also

         under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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Therapy Services

    Professional therapists provide assistance with evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation.  We offer therapy services in the following areas:

    -- Physical Therapy

    -- Occupational Therapy

    -- Speech Therapy

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Reimbursement

    Morrill County Home Health will complete necessary claim forms and bill the appropriate provider.

Medicare:  This federal health program pays for Home Health services, agency provided medical supplies, and equipment if the patient meets the following requirements:

    -- The patient must be under a physician's care and homebound.

    -- The plan of care must be designed and periodically reviewed by

        the physician.

    -- The services must be intermittent, and the illness or condition

        must be of nature that it will respond favorably to medical

        treatment.

Private Health Insurance:  Policy coverage varies.  Check with your carrier.  Generally private insurance coverage is limited to physician directed medical services, course therapy, and medical equipment.

Veterans Administration:  Veterans with or without a service connected suitability may be eligible for Home Health coverage.  Services must be authorized by a physician, and pre-authorized by the veterans office.

Workers Compensation:  Persons needing Home Health services as a result of injury on the job may be eligible.  Worker's Compensation representatives have information on eligibility.

Private Pay:  Home Health service can be paid by the patient or the patient's family.

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Home Health Services

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Morrill County Home Health will not discriminate in the admission of patients based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, or physical handicap.

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