Questions to Ask a Home Health Care Provider
A guide of questions to ask before beginning care
Finding the perfect home health care provider can pose unique challenges for individuals and their loved ones. Amongst these challenges might be knowing what questions to ask a home health care provider. As well as determining if they are the best fit for your needs. That’s why we have put together this short guide of good questions to ask a home health care provider prior to starting care.
5 questions to ask a home health care provider
1. What home health care services are available?
Before selecting a home health care provider, it’s important to know and understand what home health care services they offer. For example, the team at Knute Nelson provides skilled nursing, chronic illness management, in-home therapy, and more. Knowing what services are provided can help determine if the provider will address your unique needs.
2. Who will be included in my care decisions?
Before you receive home health care services, you’ll want to make sure your primary doctor and chosen family members are included in your care decisions. It’s important to find out whether or not the provider values your family members’ input. At Knute Nelson, we work with you, your primary doctor, and your family members of choice to create a personalized care plan that’s ideal for your needs.
3. Do they have 24-hour assistance available?
Depending on your unique needs, it may be important that a nurse is available 24/7 in case of an emergency. At Knute Nelson, we have a nurse on call 24/7 to help provide support for urgent medical questions or issues that arise.
4. What training or qualifications have the home health care employees received?
It’s important to know and understand the different training and knowledge the home health care team possesses. Knute Nelson provides continuing education to invest in our staff members and services. As a result, our team members have the proper education and expertise to provide you with the care you need to address your unique needs.
5. What steps will they take to ensure my home is safe?
A key role of the home health care provider is to assess your home and recommend ways to make it a safer environment for you to live. The therapy team at Knute Nelson Home Health Care will perform a safety assessment of your living space. This assessment helps them develop a recovery plan built around your home, daily activities, and health needs. They may also make equipment recommendations, such as installing grab bars in your shower, to help you live as independently as possible.
Begin your home health care search with Knute Nelson
At Knute Nelson, our home health care team is here to answer all of these questions and more. If you are unsure whether home health care might be the right fit for you or a loved one, take our free online assessment to learn more about care needs and receive personalized recommendations in minutes. To speak with a professional from our team call (320) 335-8753 or fill out an inquiry form.
Last updated: November 17th, 2023
Meet the Author
Alyssa Rohloff is a seasoned healthcare leader with over a decade of expertise in home health care. She currently serves as the Vice President of Home and Community Based Services for Knute Nelson. A graduate of North Dakota State University, Rohloff holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, complemented by a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences.
Throughout her career, which has been exclusively centered on the home health care sector, Rohloff has passionately championed the cause of enabling individuals to maintain their independence at home, leveraging the power of home health care services such as nursing, therapy, and caregiving. Her dedication to improving the lives of those she serves is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the well-being of her community.
