Home Health

Treasured knickknacks, family photographs and familiar surroundings. There is something special about being in your own home, especially when you are sick or recovering from surgery.

Home healthcare helps make things easier for you during a difficult time. Pauls Valley General Hospital Home Health Services professionals bring expert medical care and personal attention to you.....right in your own home.

Our Home Services Program is Designed With You in Mind.

Services provided by licensed RN's and LPN's

Observation & assessment of the patient's condition
Teaching about medical conditions and medications
IV & antibiotic therapy
Catheter care bladder & bowel training
Drawing blood for lab testing
Terminal care Injections
Ostomy care
After surgery care
Pain management
Other care specific to your medical condition

Services provided by Certified Home Health Aides under the supervision of an R.N.

Monitoring vital signs
Assistance with bathing, grooming and dressing
Assist with transfers in & out of bed
Assistance with light household services necessary for a safe & healthy environment

Dietary Counseling

Nutritional support therapy including tube feeding.

Medical Social Work

Counseling, placement assistance and coordination of other resources. Our purpose is to provide whatever care you need. With help from Pauls Valley General Hospital Home Services, you never have to fear losing your independence or becoming a burden to your loved ones. Home Services provides you with complete care . . . from specialized therapy to help with your daily activities.

Welcome Home for new Mothers

Our Home Health Services professionals are committed to making your first days at home with your new family member healthy, happy, and safe. A registered nurse, skilled in obstetrics and maternal and child care, will visit within 24 to 72 hours after you leave the hospital. Both mother and baby will receive head-to-toe physicals. The nurse will observe the baby's behavior during feeding and answer your questions.

Pediatric Home Services

IV therapy/hydration
Blood drawing
Disease management/education
Chest percussion therapy
Nebulizer therapy
Assessments
Incentive spirometry
Pulse oximetry
Nutrition management
Wound care Injections
After surgery care