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Home Care Specialized nursing care is provided by public health nurses in the home to assist with medication management, wound care, dressing changes, post-operative care, and other services ordered by the client’s physician. The public health nurse may also assign a licensed practical nurse or home health aide to assist in the care of the client. Home health aides/elder care aides provide personal care (hair washing, showers, nail care, etc.), visiting, light housekeeping, and other services for clients with medical or health problems. Aides may also monitor vital signs and provide basic health services. The public health staff is available to perform home safety checks for families with children or for elders. A limited number of safety items may be available following the home safety check. Instruction on how to use this equipment will be provided, although the nursing staff cannot install the equipment for families. Community Health Representatives (CHR) Transportation Provides transportation for individuals to medical, dental, and optical appointments only after all other resources are exhausted. Appointments should be confirmed with the CHR’s schedule to assure that clients arrive on time to their appointments. No one under the age of 18 will be transported without a parent. All persons being transported are required to wear a seat belt at all times. Delivers medical prescriptions to homebound elders who have no other means of obtaining their medication.

Olmsted County Falls Prevention Coalition offers a complete home safety visit to assess fall risks in the home. Trained volunteers schedule a time to meet with individuals in their home to complete a safety visit. They provide individuals with recommendations and resources to increase safety, reduce falls, and extend independent living.

• Decision-making
• Assessments for services
• Medical escorts for doctor appointments
• Home safety assessments
• Assistance with needed paperwork for application for services
• Connection to programs and referrals
• Checkbook balancing
• Respite care
• Friendly visitors
• Transportation
• Grocery assistance
• Chore requests
• Senior companion
• Fall prevention education
• Books to Go program

Home Care Specialized nursing care is provided by public health nurses in the home to assist with medication management, wound care, dressing changes, post-operative care, and other services ordered by the client’s physician. The public health nurse may also assign a licensed practical nurse or home health aide to assist in the care of the client. Home health aides/elder care aides provide personal care (hair washing, showers, nail care, etc.), visiting, light housekeeping, and other services for clients with medical or health problems. Aides may also monitor vital signs and provide basic health services. The public health staff is available to perform home safety checks for families with children or for elders. A limited number of safety items may be available following the home safety check. Instruction on how to use this equipment will be provided, although the nursing staff cannot install the equipment for families. Community Health Representatives (CHR) Transportation Provides transportation for individuals to medical, dental, and optical appointments only after all other resources are exhausted. Appointments should be confirmed with the CHR’s schedule to assure that clients arrive on time to their appointments. No one under the age of 18 will be transported without a parent. All persons being transported are required to wear a seat belt at all times. Delivers medical prescriptions to homebound elders who have no other means of obtaining their medication.

- Child and Teen Check-ups (for children on Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care)

- Home visiting programs for childbirth education, new moms and babies, help with breastfeeding, parenting information and help, home safety checks

- Immunizations and vaccination information

- Home visits for families whose children have high blood lead levels

Helps saves lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. During a home visit, residents receive:

- Emergency preparedness tips and information

- Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan

- Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home

Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

- Financial and health care directives resources

- Home safety assessment

- Information and referrals

- Paperwork assistance

- Resource assistance and advocacy

- Service planning

- Veteran’s benefits

Helps save lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers, a community partner, or local fire departments. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home​

Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Helps save lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. ​Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers, a community partner, or local fire departments. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home

Care consultation provides adults age 60 or older, their caregivers, and families with knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to help older adults lives as independently as possible. Consultants work over the phone or in the home to identify services to meet needs. There are no income guidelines, and services can be provided for as long as needed, with no minimum or maximum visits required. Care Consultants can:

• Advocate on your behalf to ensure you receive the services you need
• Connect clients to services that increase health and independence
• Create customized action plans
• Educate regarding chronic disease management and prevention
• Provide family mediation
• Fill out legal documents such as health care directives
• Identify community resources
• Identify risks in the home that compromise health and safety
• Help with managing difficult family decisions
• Help with planning for the future
• Help with problem solving

Volunteers screen homes for potential safety hazards such as scatter rugs, lack of lighting, lack of grab bars, etc and will provide recommendations for follow-up to improve safety

Helps save lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers, a community partner, or local fire departments. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home

Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Offers home care services to individuals with a disability or in need of medical support and assistance at home. Services include: Home health aides/homemaker services

- Exercises - Laundry - Light homemaking duties - Meal planning and preparation - Nonsterile dressing changes - Personal care

Home health care nurse services

- Case management (evaluation and assessment of care plan) - Catheter care, dressing changes, injections - Home safety evaluation - Medication management - Ostomy care and education - Therapeutic activities

Therapy

- Occupational therapy - Physical therapy

Helps saves lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. During a home visit, residents receive:

- Emergency preparedness tips and information

- Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan

- Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home

Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Provides community health services such as: - Breastfeeding and lactation consultant - Car seat education - Childbirth education classes - Child and teen checkups - Child home safety checks - Communicable disease follow-up and cancer prevention - Community nutrition educator - Diabetes prevention - Doula program to support women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum - Family planning - Immunizations for adults and children - Maternal child health home visiting - Parenting education ​- Tobacco Cessation

Home Care Services - After-hospital care - Blood pressure monitoring - Cancer care management - Care for respiratory illness - Diabetes monitoring and management - Home infusion therapy - Home safety evaluation and modification - Medication management and teaching - Nutrition counseling - Orthopedic patient care - Physical, occupational, and speech therapies - Post-partum care - Social work and long-range planning - Wound care Personal Care Services - Bathing, dressing, and grooming - Exercise and mobility assistance - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation Home Support Services - Care management - Companionship and emotional support - Foot care - Functional and cognitive assessments - Homemaker services and meal preparation - Home maintenance - Home management services and errands - Laundry assistance - Medication management - Personal care assistance (dressing, bathing and hygiene care) - Shopping and errand assistance - Transportation and escort to physician appointments - Travel companion and escort for trips or events - Wellness and safety monitoring

Provides fire and rescue services including: 

- CPR and first aid courses

- Car seat safety 

- Emergency medical response

- Fire prevention

- Home safety education

- Technical rescue

Helps saves lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. During a home visit, residents receive:

- Emergency preparedness tips and information

- Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan

- Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home

Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Home-based service that provides social, emotional, health-related and parenting support and information to families and links them to appropriate resources. Services may include:

- Early support to parents

- Help creating a safe and healthy environment for children

- Parenting skills and support

- Referrals for prenatal care

Physical therapy uses exercises, manual therapy, and other techniques to treat conditions that affect an individual's physical function. Physical therapy may help an individual:

• Avoid the need for medication or surgery
• Improve mobility, coordination, flexibility, and strength
• Recover after an injury, illness, or surgery
• Reduce pain
• Regain independence

Therapists may also conduct evaluations like functional capacity evaluations. Fall Prevention Physical therapists work with individuals to prevent falls by:

• Assessing an individual's risk factors, including certain medical conditions and medications
• Educating an individual about fall prevention
• Helping make an individual's home safer
• Providing dizziness and balance care
• Teaching an individual exercises to improve their strength and stability
• Testing an individual's balance and ability to walk

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Type of physical therapy that's used to treat conditions like:

• Arthritis
• Back, neck, jaw, joint, or muscle pain
• Broken bones
• Injuries or conditions that affect the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot, or ankle
• Sprains and strains
• Sports and exercise injuries

Physical Therapy for Children Therapists help children improve functional gross motor skills like rolling, sitting, walking, or skipping. Physical therapists also teach children how to use a wheelchair, walker or other type of mobility equipment. Specialized PT Services Physical therapists offer specialized physical therapy services for the treatment of:

• Back and neck pain
• Balance and dizziness-related problems
• Hand conditions
• Lymphedema
• Neurological conditions like stroke or brain injury
• Pain rehabilitation
• Pelvic floor disorders

Provides minor home safety and fall prevention modifications and ramps at no cost to homeowners in need. Repair services will allow homeowners to remain independent and live safely in their homes for a longer period of time. Types of repairs may include grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, and shower seats.

Provides lead education, outreach, and blood lead screening. Services include: - Baby Safe at Home: Provides free home visits to identify lead hazards in the home; qualifying households will be provided with safety items that protect babies from household hazards - Community outreach, presentations on preventing childhood lead poisoning for both children and adult audiences - Healthy Homes: Help identify and take care of safety and health hazards in the home

- Screening for lead in the blood by qualified medical professionals for children under 6 and pregnant individuals at some events

- Free home visits to identify lead hazards in the home. A community educator will visit the home to identify lead hazards and assist the family in applying for a lead abatement grant.

Home safety program for owner-occupied single family homes. Contact the program or go online to receive a safety checklist. The homeowner should go through the checklist and make needed changes, then contact the Fire Department by filling out the form enclosed with the checklist. Firefighters will then make an appointment to visit the home and make sure all smoke alarms are working. While supplies last, homeowners can also receive four free smoke alarms, one stovetop fire extinguisher, and a digital carbon monoxide detector.

- Home visits to provide antepartum, postpartum, breastfeeding, family planning, infant care, child growth and development assessments, education, promotion of parenting, family planning information, and prenatal and childbirth education - Provides services to children with special needs, including skilled nursing visits, waiver case management, personal care attendant assessment, and screening for Early Childhood Special Education services - Follow Along Program provides information regarding growth and development and screens for the need for referral to other services, including medical and Early Childhood Special Education - Family Service Aides provide limited homemaking, support, and education to pregnant women and new moms and infants, and parenting support to families - Education related to injury prevention, including home safety - Community resource information and referral - Nutrition education

Provides the following resources for seniors: Community Health Promotion

- Diabetes Support Group

- Laughter Yoga classes

- Nurse-provided blood pressure clinics at various community locations

- Tai Chi for Health exercise classes

- Senior Art Classes (typically in the fall & spring)

- Senior Social & Health Talks (held monthly)

- Technology Clinic (1:1 help with technology)

Individual Support Services

- Caregiver support, respite, and education

- Chore/shopping services (limited)

- Companion services through “Friendly Visitor" volunteers

- Fall prevention assessments

- Foot and home care services

- In-home nurse visits, including vision consultations, and low-vision products

- Information, referral, and advocacy

- Rapid Screen assessments

- Rides to local medical appointments (based on volunteer availability)