Facts about Mountain Home Nursing, Inc.

 

Who are we?

Mountain Home Nursing, Inc. is a local community administered, non-profit corporation established in 1971 to serve the health needs of the people living in Clay and Cherokee Counties, NC. MHNS, Inc.is certified by Medicare, licensed by the state of North Carolina, approved by major insurance companies, and an active member of the national and state associations for home care.

 

What do we do?

Many times when people become sick or injured, the doctor will allow the patient to stay at home , or discharged more quickly from the hospital and be cared for by the family or close friends. During this time, special home care machines and equipment are sometimes necessary. Our staff, under the direction and recommendation of your physician, is able to come to your home and provide the vital health support care services necessary to help with patient recovery and rehabilitation.

 

What is home health care?

It's skilled nursing care, therapies, and other health-care services provided in your own home which allows you to recuperate in the comfort of your own home, leaving more expensive hospital beds for acutely ill patients.

 

Why is home care important?

Advantages of home care include:

  • Privacy--personal care in your own home
  • Convenience--no transportation problems, less disruption of schedules
  • Comfort--"there's no place like home"
  • Shorter recovery time--in general, people recover more quickly at home rather than in a hospital environment.
  • Lower cost--often much lower than care in a hospital or long-term care facility (about 1/3 the cost of hospitals or nursing homes).
  • Cost coverage--medicare, medicaid, and/or private insurance usually covers medically necessary home health services.

 

What determines medically necessary home health services?

For services to be covered these four conditions must be met:

 

What are the payment requirements for home health services?

Most costs for MHNS services are paid by medicare and/or medicaid. MHNS, Inc. also bills Veteran's Administration, Worker's Compensation, and private insurance companies.

MHNS, Inc. also has a sliding fee scale that is arranged for those who are not covered by any of the above plans

 

What are the services and therapies offered and what does each do?

Part-time skilled nursing care that offer the following:

  • Injections--specimens for the lab
  • Blood pressure/vital sign checks
  • Monitoring medications that patient is taking
  • Teaching about medications, diets, colostomy care, diabetic teaching, and monitoring blood glucose
  • wound care and dressings.
  • Physical therapy: this may involve treatment to relieve pain, restore movement, and regain strength.Treatments may include hydrotherapy (treatment using water), heat and light, exercise, massage, and much more.
  • Speech therapy: licensed therapist provide help in your home for many speech and swallowing disorders.
  • Occupational therapy: licensed therapists may assist patients in regaining motion, staying active, and achieving independence in their daily living activities.
  • Home health aides: they may perform a variety of services that are necessary in your treatment plan. These may include bathing, personal care, exercises, walking and more.
  • MNHS, Inc. is a cap provider for both Clay and Cherokee Counties.

 

What are some services that are not covered by Medicare?

The following services are not covered under home health care:

 

What are the hours of operation of MHNS?

 

How can I get more information?

For more information telephone (828) 389-8106 or e-mail mhns@webworkz.com

 

How can I get a copy of your Notice of Privacy Practices?

Just click here!

 

 

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