Home Nursing Services

Professional Nursing Care at Home

Home Nursing Services provide patients with professional nursing care without requiring repeated visits to a hospital or clinic. Home nursing can support patients recovering after surgery or hospitalization, elderly patients, people with chronic illnesses or limited mobility, and patients who require regular medical procedures or ongoing clinical monitoring.

Macrocare coordinates home nursing according to the patient’s medical condition, physician instructions, required procedures, level of independence, and the frequency or duration of care needed.

Services can range from a single nursing visit for a specific procedure to scheduled visits, extended nursing shifts, or continuous nursing support for patients with more complex healthcare needs.

Who May Need Home Nursing?

Home nursing may be appropriate for:

• Patients recovering after surgery.

• Patients recently discharged from hospital.

• Elderly or frail patients.

• Patients with limited mobility or neurological conditions.

• Patients requiring regular injections or medication administration.

• Patients requiring wound care or dressing changes.

• Patients with urinary catheters or feeding tubes.

• Patients requiring monitoring of vital signs.

• Patients with chronic medical conditions requiring regular support.

• Patients requiring short-term or long-term nursing care.

• Patients who require assistance with medically related daily care.

Home Nursing Services May Include

Depending on the patient’s condition and medical instructions, home nursing services may include:

• Vital signs monitoring.

• Blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation monitoring.

• Blood glucose monitoring.

• Medication administration.

• Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.

• Intravenous medications and fluids when medically prescribed and appropriate.

• Wound assessment and dressing changes.

• Post-operative wound care.

• Pressure ulcer care.

• Urinary catheter care.

• Catheter replacement when clinically appropriate and prescribed.

• Feeding tube care.

• Enteral feeding support.

• Stoma care.

• Monitoring fluid intake and output when required.

• Basic patient hygiene and medically related personal care.

• Positioning and pressure injury prevention.

• Supporting mobility and safe patient transfers.

• Communication with the supervising physician or healthcare team when necessary.

The exact nursing plan should be determined according to the patient’s clinical needs and physician instructions.

Post-Operative Nursing at Home

Patients recovering from surgery may require professional nursing support during the first days or weeks after discharge.

Home nursing may help with:

• Monitoring the patient’s general condition.

• Surgical wound care and dressing changes.

• Medication administration.

• Monitoring pain and recovery symptoms.

• Monitoring vital signs.

• Catheter or drain care when applicable.

• Supporting mobility and fall prevention.

• Identifying changes that may require medical assessment.

• Coordinating follow-up with the treating doctor.

If the patient requires additional support, Macrocare can also coordinate doctor home visits, laboratory tests, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, or hospital evaluation.

Elderly Nursing Care at Home

Older adults may require nursing support because of chronic diseases, reduced mobility, frailty, recovery after hospitalization, or difficulty managing medications and medical procedures independently.

Home nursing for elderly patients can include regular monitoring, medication support, skin and wound care, catheter care, mobility assistance, prevention of pressure injuries, and coordination with doctors and other healthcare professionals.

The frequency of nursing care can be adapted according to the patient’s level of dependency and medical needs.

Wound Care and Dressing at Home

Qualified nursing care can help manage surgical wounds, chronic wounds, pressure injuries, and other wounds that require regular assessment and dressing.

Depending on the wound, care may include:

• Wound assessment.

• Cleaning and dressing.

• Monitoring for signs of infection or deterioration.

• Pressure injury prevention.

• Following the wound-care plan prescribed by the treating physician.

• Coordinating specialist assessment when the wound is not healing as expected.

Complex, infected, or deteriorating wounds may require assessment by a physician or specialized wound-care team.

Injections and Medication Administration at Home

Patients who have a valid medical prescription may be able to receive certain medications and injections at home.

Depending on the medication, prescription, patient condition, and clinical suitability, nursing services may include:

• Intramuscular injections.

• Subcutaneous injections.

• Prescribed intravenous medications.

• IV fluids when clinically indicated.

• Medication administration and monitoring.

Some medications or infusions require hospital or specialized clinical monitoring and may not be suitable for administration at home.

Catheter, Feeding Tube and Stoma Care

Patients living with medical tubes or devices may require regular nursing support.

Home nursing can include appropriate care of:

• Urinary catheters.

• Feeding tubes.

• Gastrostomy tubes.

• Stomas.

• Certain drains where home management has been approved by the treating team.

The nurse can provide routine care, monitor for potential complications, and coordinate medical assessment when necessary.

Flexible Home Nursing Plans

Nursing requirements differ significantly between patients.

Depending on the patient’s needs and service availability, Macrocare can coordinate:

Single Nursing Visit
For a specific procedure such as an injection, wound dressing, or catheter-related care.

Scheduled Nursing Visits
For patients requiring regular monitoring or repeated nursing procedures.

Extended Nursing Shifts
For patients requiring several hours of nursing supervision and care.

24-Hour Nursing Care
For selected patients who require continuous nursing support, subject to clinical assessment and service availability.

Short-Term Nursing
For recovery after surgery, illness, or hospital discharge.

Long-Term Home Nursing
For patients with chronic conditions or ongoing care requirements.

Home Nursing After Hospital Discharge

The transition from hospital to home can be challenging for patients with ongoing medical needs.

Macrocare can help coordinate a post-discharge home care plan involving nursing, doctor follow-up, physiotherapy, laboratory services, wound care, and medical equipment according to the discharge instructions and patient’s condition.

This helps provide continuity between hospital treatment and recovery at home.

When Is Home Nursing Not Enough?

Home nursing does not replace emergency or hospital care when a patient develops a serious or rapidly deteriorating condition.

Severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, loss of consciousness, major bleeding, signs of stroke, seizures, severe allergic reactions, significant deterioration in vital signs, or other potentially life-threatening symptoms require urgent medical assessment.

A nurse may also recommend physician or hospital assessment if the patient’s condition cannot be safely managed at home.

Coordinated Home Healthcare with Macrocare

Home nursing can be provided as an individual service or integrated into a broader Home Healthcare plan.

Depending on the patient’s needs, Macrocare can also coordinate:

• Doctor Home Visits

• Physiotherapy at Home

• Home Rehabilitation

• Laboratory Tests at Home

• Wound Care

• Elderly Care

• Medical Equipment Rental

• Post-Operative Care

• Chronic Disease Monitoring

• Hospital Admission and Medical Transportation

This allows patients and families to coordinate multiple healthcare requirements through a single care pathway.