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Westminster Cares Nursing Program
Westminster
Cares continues to provide programs to better serve the
community and increase our value to the residents of
Westminster.
Starting in April 2010, we will begin a Nursing program
for non-emergency care such as blood pressure checks, foot care,
etc.
Trudy Byington, a resident of
Westminster
Village, has agreed to work in
conjunction with Westminster Cares to provide basic nursing
services to area residents.
The RN will be available to Westminster
residents, free of charge, who may not be eligible for home
based services from other agencies and organizations.
The nurse will
be able to provide cardiopulmonary assessment such as blood
pressure, oxygen levels and lungs function checks; medication
instruction, set up and occasional administration, i.e. shots;
instruction in disease process, self care and prevention;
uncomplicated wound care; assessment for infection and healing;
and foot care.
The nurse can
also assess the patient's need for and assist in the referral to
appropriate services.
This is not
intended as an emergency service, nor to provide long-term care
or replace home based nursing care.
Anyone wishing
to take advantage of any of the services offered under this
program, please call Westminster Cares at 722-3607 to set up an
appointment. This
service is for the convenience of local people and in no way
takes the place of the visiting nurses program or any other
professional service.
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