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About Us
Programs
Leadership Team
Resources
Employment

Skilled Nursing

IV therapy
Wound care
Mediation management
Assessment/evaluation
Patient/caregiver education

Physical Therapy
 
  Restore the loss of mobility and function
Assess home safety
Assess equipment needs
Establish home exercise program
Patient/caregiver education
Occupational Therapy
 
  Training and assistance with self-care and other activities of daily living
Injury and fatigue prevention
Construct splints and adaptive equipment
Guidance in planning for return to work and community life
Patient/caregiver education
Medical Social Services
 
  Social, economic, environmental, and emotional assessment
Counseling
Link to community resources
Home Health Aide Services
 
  Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Specialty Services
 
  Behavioral health nursing
Pediatric home care
Private Duty
 
  Continuous nursing care
Personal care services (bathing, dressing, grooming)
Sitters
Healthy Living at McKendree
 
 
Initial assessment and monthly reassessments by a registered nurse
Bathing, dressing and grooming, including care of hair, teeth, assistance with face washing and shaving
Bed making
Meal preparation and assistance
Bathroom assistance
Personal laundry
Linen change
Escort to and from dining area
Empty trash
Light housekeeping
Assist with walking, exercises, and activity programs
Medication reminders
Vital signs monitoring
Companionship
Safety assurance

To obtain services or additional information, call
Vanderbilt Community and Home Services at McKendree, (615) 871-8157


Vanderbilt Community and Home Services is:
A licensed home health agency
Affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt Community and Home Services offers a certified nurse technician to the residents of McKendree; staff are bonded and meet agency credentials
   
 

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Date Last Modified: 1/23/2008

 

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