Home health services

Halifax Regional Health System recognizes that not everyone leaving the hospital is ready to resume a normal routine, so, for those needing further help, Halifax Home Health is the answer.

Nursing
Registered nurses provide nursing care and may teach you and members of your family how to provide care that will speed your recovery. Licensed practical nurses provide care under the supervision of the registered nurse. Home Health Services is also Medicare-and Medicaid-certified, in addition to being accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Home health aides
Certified aides help with bathing, grooming, dressing and other personal needs.

Therapy
Licensed physical, speech and occupational therapists provide care to aid in recovery from surgery, stroke, developmental problems or other serious medical conditions.

Medical equipment and supplies/
laboratory services
Medical supplies, lab studies and assistance in securing medical equipment is also available.

CareLink
An emergency medical response system that provides access to medical care is just a touch away. Click here to learn more about this program.

CareMed
CareMed is a home-based, automated medication dispensing system that helps simplify the management of multiple medications, reducing the risk of missed or double doses. Click here to learn more about this system.

CareVital
CareVital is a service that remotely monitors a patient’s blood pressure, body weight and/or blood glucose. Click here to learn more.

On-call nurse
A registered nurse is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Admissions Criteria

Skilled nursing or therapy need.
Physician’s order.

Levels of care

Minimal care

Assistance with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
Assessment of cardio/pulmonary function.
Blood pressure monitoring.
Diet instruction.
Medication instruction.

Intermediate care

Physical therapy.
Speech therapy (for example, following a stroke).
Occupational Therapy.
Medical equipment (hospital bed).
Medications (visiting nurse to monitor injections, etc.).

Intensive care

I.V. therapy.
Intravenous feedings.
Daily medical monitoring by a nurse.

Halifax Home Health provides services in Halifax County and parts of Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, and Pittsylvania counties.

Contact Halifax Home Health at (434) 517-3339 or 1-800-423-1276 for more information.