What it involves
Wound and catheter care, injections and IV therapy, medication set-up and review, monitoring of vital signs, and education for the patient and family.
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Skilled and private duty nursing
The difference between the two, and what each is appropriate for.
Skilled nursing
Intermittent visits from a licensed nurse under a physician's plan of care.
Who delivers it
A Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Skilled nursing is a licensed activity and cannot be delegated to an aide.
Typical pattern
Scheduled visits — daily, several times a week, or weekly — rather than continuous presence.
Private duty nursing
Continuous one-to-one nursing where intermittent visits are insufficient.
Continuous cover
Shifts of several hours up to 24-hour care, rather than short visits.
hours/shifts
Complex clinical needs
Ventilator management, tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, or conditions requiring constant observation.
RN / LPN
Consistency of caregiver
The same small team attends, which matters where subtle changes in condition are the main warning sign.
continuity
Questions worth asking any provider
These apply to any home health agency, not just this one.
Is the agency licensed?
In Florida, home health agencies are licensed by AHCA. Licence status is public and worth checking directly — an expired or lapsed licence means the agency cannot legally operate.
Who exactly attends?
Ask whether visits are by an RN, LPN or aide, and whether the same person attends each time.
What is in the plan of care?
It should be written, specific, and reviewed as the condition changes.
What happens out of hours?
Ask how urgent problems are handled at night and at weekends, and who answers the phone.