Harrison County Home & Public Health

Call Us:  +712-644-2220

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Home Health Department

If you are interested in Home Health Services, please contact Karen Iverson


The cost of services depends on many factors. Click on the Billing Department link below to learn more.

    Services we offer:                       

  • Nursing assessment in your home
  • Education about your health problems
  • Care coordination with you, your physician and caregiver
  • Coordinating transition of care
  • Medication education
  • Assistance with medication planners
  • IV Infusion and Antibiotic Therapy
  • Wound Care
  • Changing Catheters
  • Pain Management
  • Frail and Elderly Care


Home Health Aide Services

-Bathing Assistance 
-Dressing Assistance 
-Skin Care 
-Strengthening Exercises 

 

Therapy

Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapies

What do they Do?

  • Assess Home Rehabilitation Needs
  • Implement Home Therapy Programs
  • Home Safety Evaluations after care established
  • Provide education on muscle strengthening
  • Plan exercise routines


 


​Skilled Home Care Services
Harrison County Home & Public Health provides quality and comprehensive Medicare-certified healthcare services in the comfort and privacy of client's home. Skilled services include:

  • Individualized skilled care for medical or surgical clients of all ages as ordered by a physician
  • Instruction and evaluation of medication or treatments
  • Set up medications
  • Pre-fill syringes
  • Dressing changes and wound care
  • Diet instruction and counseling
  • Blood draw for laboratory
  • Nursing assessment, monitoring blood pressure, lung auscultation, circulation
  • Teaching procedures to patients, family members, and caregivers
  • Catheter cares
  • Administer and assist with IV treatments, and teach client, family members, and caregivers as needed
  • In home physical therapy under physicians orders
  • Skilled nursing visits for homebound clients are covered by Medicare. Services also can be billed to Medicaid, private insurance, grants, and private pay (sliding fee scale)


Home Medical Equipment
Harrison County Home & Public Health works closely with durable medical equipment vendors to assure appropriate mobility, and respiratory equipment and education that is provided with physician's orders.


 

To contact Karen via email, please fill out the form below