Home Visits

Registered nurses provide in-home nursing visits for patients who may not qualify for Medicare reimbursed home health care however need assistance. Provide convenient, in-home care and education for clients.

Referral is needed from:
          -Doctor
          -Family/Friend/Self
          -Another Agency (i.e. Generations, local hospital.)

What else is needed? A doctor’s order for lab work and specific treatment.  The doctor’s order allows our nurse to communicate findings, questions or concerns with your physician. We cannot provide care without these orders.

Cost NO cost to patient, family or insurance. This is a great use of our tax dollars! The service is funded by the health portion of Dubois County taxes. Donations are accepted.

Who makes these visits:? Registered nurses, employed by the Dubois County Health Department with experience in home health and geriatric nursing.

When we visit Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET by appointment. Holidays are excluded.

What We Can Do:

General Assessments
Blood Pressure and Vital Signs
Lab Tests
- Blood Draw
- Specimen Collections
Medication Set Up
Nutrition Assessment
Patient/Family teach about your illiness
Communicate findings/needs to your physician

Things We Can't Do:

Daily Visits
Provide Sitter Service
Baths or Personal Care
Housekeeping
Run errands ie: pick up prescriptions
Visit outside of our 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. hours
Transport Patients