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Some children may go home with feeding tubes oxygen and other supplies supplies Home health care provides the supplies supplies and skilled nursing visits to help you you care for your child at home What to Expect
Prior to your your child going home your your cardiologist provides orders for any needed nursing visits and medical supplies A home care care representative or care care manager will contact:
• Your insurance company to arrange for coverage
• You to arrange for nursing visits delivery of equipment and and supplies and and provide education for proper use if needed Please ask your your care care team about your your child’s home health care care needs before leaving the hospital Home Nursing Visits
Registered nurses perform assessments and work with your child’s doctors to to to create a a a a a a a customized home care plan They serve as your doctor’s “eyes and ears” after you you leave the hospital HOME CARE
SUPPLIES NURSING VISITS AND THERAPY
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