General Information
General Information National Home Health Services provides care without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Patients will be accepted for treatment or care on the basis of reasonable expectation that the patient’s needs can be met by the agency. Treatment, frequency, and duration […]
Emergency and Disaster Plan
Emergency and Disaster Plan If you believe you have an emergency medical condition, call 911, an ambulance, or go to the nearest hospital immediately. An emergency medical condition is a medical or psychiatric condition that requires immediate medical attention to prevent serious jeopardy to your health. Do not waste valuable time calling the agency as these […]
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon Monoxide Safety According to the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act (Senate Bill-SB183), all single-family homes with an attached garage or a fossil fuel source, as well as owners of multi-family leased or rental buildings, must have carbon monoxide alarms installed. Install carbon monoxide detectors and check their batteries regularly. (look for long-life alarms with […]
Advance Directives
Advance Directives Advance Directives are legal documents which express your wishes regarding your healthcare treatment should you become terminally ill or permanently unconscious. Under these circumstances and with such prior documentation, YOUR RIGHT TO REFUSE CERTAIN MEDICAL TREATMENT IS PROTECTED AND YOUR WISHES WILL BE EXPRESSED TO YOUR DOCTORS. While state laws vary, most states […]
Disposal of Medications
Disposal of Medications When you dispose of medications safely, it prevents accidental poisoning of children and pets, discourages misuse by others, protects the environment, and prevents overdoses and errors. Disposal of Sharps: Needles, syringes, and lancets cannot be disposed of in your regular household trash per California law. Your Home Care Clinician can provide […]
Fire Safety
Fire Safety Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms and keep them working. These should be tested once a month. Batteries should be replaced twice a year. Have fire extinguishers throughout the house (e.g., in the kitchen and garage). Identify fire exits and keep them clear. Don’t smoke while using oxygen or in […]
Notice of Use and Disclosure Practices
Notice of Use and Disclosure Practices This notice describes how clinical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review this notice carefully. National Home Health Services will make every effort to protect the privacy of your personal health information. Personal Health Information (such as diagnosis, home […]
Stay Safe in your Home
Stay Safe In Your Home Bedroom Keep a telephone within reach of your bed. Make sure there is a light near your bed. Install a night light that automatically turns on in low light conditions. Use electric blankets and heating pads according to manufacturer’s instructions. Do not go to sleep with heating […]
Patient Bill of Rights
Patient’s Bill of Rights The patient has the right to be informed of his or her rights. The home health agency must protect and promote the exercise of these rights. (A) Notice of Rights 1. The home health agency must provide the patient with a written notice of the patient’s rights in advance of furnishing […]
Medication Safety
Medication Safety Medication errors are the most common health care mistakes. You should know what medications you take and why. So that we can better help you, we need to know all the medications, herbs, vitamins, and home remedies that you are taking. Different medicines, vitamins, and herbs can affect how other medicines work in […]
