Perth Disability Services (PDS) provides comprehensive community nursing services to its participants as part of the NDIS plan. They include clinical nursing and personal care services directed by an experienced registered nurse in the comfort of clients’ homes. PDS being the NDIS support coordinator Perth aims to maintain the health and independence of its clients to avoid early admittance to hospital. The PDS team undergoes trainings to meet the healthcare needs of the clients. The specialized nursing services provided are mentioned below:
- Visiting Nurses:
Visiting nurses are healthcare professionals who specialize in medical care and support. They offer services of medical assessment, medication and wound care to individuals within their comfortable homes.
- Medication Set-Up:
Medication set-up is the organization of medications for individuals. It ensures properly sorting, labelling and administering of medications. It is beneficial for individuals with disabilities in managing their medications.
- Medication Administration:
Medication administration ensures that individuals with disabilities take medicines accurately. Visiting nurses are trained in administering medications via oral, topical or injectable routes.
- Catheter Care:
Catheter care involves the management of urinary catheters. Visiting nurses assist in catheter insertion and routine care to prevent infections.
- Enteral Feeding Assistance:
Visiting nurses assist in enteral feeding through a feeding tube to individuals who need it. They setup and administer the enteral feeds. They continuously monitor to ensure safe and effective feeding practices.
- Tracheostomy Care:
Visiting nurses assist in maintaining the airway, preventing infections and ensuring the proper functioning of the tracheostomy tube in patients with Tracheostomy. They take care of tube suctioning, cleaning and changing dressings etc. while also educating patients and their families on management of tracheostomy.
- Palliative Support:
Visiting nurses play an important role in supporting individuals with life-limiting illnesses. They aim to manage pain and symptoms, promote comfort and enhance the overall quality of life. The nurses develop personalized care plans which address the individual’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Continence Advice:
Visiting nurses provide continence advice to those who are experiencing bladder or bowel control difficulties. They assess the causes, provide continence management strategies and offer guidance on right products and equipment.
- Diabetes Management:
Visiting nurses support individuals with diabetes to manage their condition. They educate on blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, dietary management and lifestyle changes.
- Dementia Management:
Visiting nurses provide support to individuals with dementia. They help in medication management, behavioral interventions, safety assessments and caregiver education.
- Wound Care:
Visiting nurses specialize in wound care management. They assess the wound, change dressings, provide interventions to promote healing and educate patients on wound care practices to prevent infections and complication.
- Stoma Care:
Visiting nurses specialize in stoma care which involves support to individuals with colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy. They assist in cleaning of stoma, appliance changes. They also offer guidance on hygiene and lifestyle adjustments.
- Monitoring of Vital Signs:
Visiting nurses monitor blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and blood sugar levels of individuals with disabilities. Nurses can then detect any abnormalities which may need medical intervention.
Visiting nurses offer specialized community nursing services that cater to the unique healthcare needs of PDS clients. They range from medication to wound care to diabetes care. These nurses are healthcare heroes who enhance quality of life, promote independence and empower individuals to live their lives to the fullest.
