Hiring a home nurse to care for a family member is a big step, so it’s important to ask them the right questions. At CareResource Hawaii in Honolulu, their home health care team is trained and experienced in delivering high-quality, personalized care plans that meet the needs of your loved one. Whether you need physical therapy, speech therapy, respite care, or surgery recovery assistance, these professionals can help. Here, they discuss four important questions to ask your home nurse.

4 Questions You Should Ask Your Home Nurse

1. How Can Family Members Prepare for a Home Visit? 

Before the first visit, ask a prospective home nurse what you and your family can do to prepare for them. Then, sit down with your family members and make a list of all the things that need to be done before their arrival. This could include ensuring someone is present when the nurse arrives, as well as completing any necessary forms in advance.

2. What Medical Equipment Should Be Installed? 

Depending on your family member’s health needs, there may be medical equipment you’ll have to install in your home. While you won’t have to do the installation yourself, there may be things you can do to get ready to add medical equipment to your home, like moving heavy furniture, so ask your home nurse what steps need to be taken. 

3. Do Medicare & Medicaid Cover the Costs of the Equipment? 

Typically, Medicare will only pay for one mobility device. While CareResource Hawaii accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance providers, it’s very important to speak with your home nurse about what the insurance will and will not cover so you can plan accordingly.

4. What Do You Need to Know About Our Family? 

To perform their job to the best of their ability, your home nurse will need to know your family’s schedules and expectations, as well as any important house rules. There may be other questions a home nurse has for you as well, so make sure you give them the chance to ask.

Keeping an open dialogue with your home nurse is one of the best ways to ensure they exceed your expectations and develop a good relationship with the person they are caring for and their family members. To get started on finding the right caretaker for your loved one, call CareResource Hawaii at (808) 871-2115 or visit them online.