Specialty Services
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Intravenous Therapy
VNA of Northern NJ (VNA) home care team includes specially trained professionals who can provide infusion services for patients who have been prescribed IV therapy as part of their home care plan. Click here to request more information about this program or call 1-800-WE VISIT (1-800-938-4748). Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Management Certified intrastromal therapy nurses are available to provide patient education, consult with other professionals and assist patients and family members who serve as primary caregivers with wound and stoma care, ostomy and continence management. Nutritional Counseling The VNA home care team includes registered dietitians. Upon the recommendation of a visiting nurse or a client's doctor, in-home consultations are available to assist in variety of ways: |
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For more information about our Nutritional Counseling Program, Click here
or call 1-800-WE VISIT.
or call 1-800-WE VISIT.
Medication Management
Medication management is a major concern for older Americans. In fact, more than 87% of people over age 65 take multiple prescription medications and people over age 75 take an average of eight prescription drugs on a regular basis. VNA provides one-on-one visiting nurse consultation programs and information about electronic medication management devices to help prevent dangerous health implications that can result from inadvertent misuse of prescription medications. If you or a loved one is experiencing physical symptoms or forgetfulness that impedes medication compliance, Click here to request more information or call 1-800-WE VISIT (1-800-938-4748).
Telehealth - Connecting Patients at Home with Their Health Care Team
VNA's Telehealth Program monitors a patient's vital signs and symptoms daily from the comfort of their home and transmits the information directly to their health care team.
Through Telehealth, VNA is able to provide personalized, individual care while allowing patients to live more independently with confidence. With Telehealth, VNA can provide better patient care, assist patients in avoiding hospitalizations and pinpoint the best time for a home visit.
Eligible patients are loaned, at no cost, a Home Monitoring Device that sends daily health information automatically and securely to VNA. Once received, the information is reviewed and the patient's home care team at VNA will adjust the plan of care, as needed.
VNA has partnered with Cardicom®, reputable developer, manufacturer and solutions provider of clinical telehealth services, to provide patients with this service.
Medication management is a major concern for older Americans. In fact, more than 87% of people over age 65 take multiple prescription medications and people over age 75 take an average of eight prescription drugs on a regular basis. VNA provides one-on-one visiting nurse consultation programs and information about electronic medication management devices to help prevent dangerous health implications that can result from inadvertent misuse of prescription medications. If you or a loved one is experiencing physical symptoms or forgetfulness that impedes medication compliance, Click here to request more information or call 1-800-WE VISIT (1-800-938-4748).
Telehealth - Connecting Patients at Home with Their Health Care Team
VNA's Telehealth Program monitors a patient's vital signs and symptoms daily from the comfort of their home and transmits the information directly to their health care team.
Through Telehealth, VNA is able to provide personalized, individual care while allowing patients to live more independently with confidence. With Telehealth, VNA can provide better patient care, assist patients in avoiding hospitalizations and pinpoint the best time for a home visit.
Eligible patients are loaned, at no cost, a Home Monitoring Device that sends daily health information automatically and securely to VNA. Once received, the information is reviewed and the patient's home care team at VNA will adjust the plan of care, as needed.
VNA has partnered with Cardicom®, reputable developer, manufacturer and solutions provider of clinical telehealth services, to provide patients with this service.
Home Telehealth Can Benefit Patients With:
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Monitoring Includes:
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Further information on Telehealth can be found at the US Health Resources and Services Administration website.
For more information on VNA's Telehealth program, click here or call 1-800-WE VISIT (1-800-938-4748).
*These devices are used by patients to collect and transmit general health information, physiological measurements and other data between themselves and a caregiver. These devices make no diagnosis. Clinical judgment and experience are required to check and interpret the information transmitted.
For more information on VNA's Telehealth program, click here or call 1-800-WE VISIT (1-800-938-4748).
*These devices are used by patients to collect and transmit general health information, physiological measurements and other data between themselves and a caregiver. These devices make no diagnosis. Clinical judgment and experience are required to check and interpret the information transmitted.
