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myNurse Backgrounder

The myNurse service includes:
Complimentary consultation – A complimentary in-home consultation allows individuals and family members to meet their nurse before visits begin. A registered nurse explains the features of the service and determines if the recipient has any health conditions that require care above and beyond what myNurse can provide.

Personal health and wellness plan – All clients who purchase myNurse receive a personalized health and wellness plan during the first visit. In subsequent visits the nurse monitors the client's health and wellness to determine if they're achieving their plan objectives.

On-going health and wellness monitoring – Regular home visits provide a thorough evaluation of the client's:

• Physical health including heart rate, blood pressure and weight; screening tests for total cholesterol and random blood glucose are also available
• Skin health including skin deterioration, pressure sores and changes in sensory perception
• Risk of infection including respiratory or gastrointestinal illness and other signs of infection
• Medication use and management including a review of all medications being taken, ensuring a medication schedule is being followed and discussion of possible medication side effects and interaction concerns
• Nutrition needs and situation including a review of dietary practices and identification of dietary risks, along with appropriate recommendations
• Mobility and flexibility with testing of joint flexibility, examination of muscle tone and discussing ways to stay active and maintain mobility
• Home fall and safety risks with a complete review of any potential hazards in the home
• Mental health and state of mind through interactions and discussions; support and guidance will also be given if any measures are to be taken
• Health management and education needs including ongoing recommendations to help effectively manage general health and lifestyle, as well as any short-term or chronic health conditions

Client visit report – All myNurse visits result in a comprehensive client visit report that can be provided to the client, their family and any other health care advisors deemed necessary. It provides details about the client's current condition of health and daily living challenges. The report will also include any recommended follow-up actions. Most importantly, it gives everyone valuable reassurance and peace-of-mind.

Crisis management home visits – People who purchase the monthly myNurse service are entitled to receive three no-cost crisis management home visits per year providing personalized support in arranging care, returning home after a hospital stay and dealing with non-emergency health problems or medication advice.

Bi-weekly phone check – People who purchase the monthly myNurse service are entitled to receive a bi-weekly phone check call, a convenient service for elderly people who live alone and have health conditions that must be monitored.

Care planning and provision of home care services – Assistance can be provided to myNurse clients requiring additional health care and medical services, planning for their ongoing care, help navigating the health care system for care funding and assistance in arranging a wide range of in-home care services that can be purchased separately from Bayshore Home Health.

Service packages, including initial visit:

Gain access to these valuable additional services

Another benefit exclusive to myNurse clients is access to other innovative services. These services are available through Bayshore Home Health's partner organizations and include:

• In-home dental hygiene and cleaning
• Medical advocacy and care coordination
• Long-term care planning

Additional services including meal preparation and delivery, home cleaning plus personal and home monitoring are planned for the future.

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