Formulate action plan with care manager

Home Care by David DiFilippo



Q: What is the difference between an LPN and an RN? The home care agency that cares for my mom sent a new LPN to take over some of the services previously provided by an RN that recently left the company. How do I know if she has the qualifications needed to take care of my mother who is diabetic and has many health issues? ~ Susan Moran, Providence

Doctors responsible for signing care plans

Home Care by David DiFilippo



Q: Does a physician have to indicate a need for home health care in order to qualify for Medicare, or can a physician’s assistant do that as well? ~ John S., Exeter

High-tech monitoring enhances patient care

Home Care by David DiFilippo



Q: My family contracted with a home care company to help my mother during the week with things such as managing some of her household jobs and bathing. Will those services be covered by Medicare? ~ Shilah Peterson, Pawtucket

Ocean State providers among nation’s best

Home Care by David DiFilippo



Q:
I know that the state has been trying to ramp up the accessibility of home health care services in Rhode Island. Since there seem to be many new home health providers, should I be concerned about the quality of their services?  I would feel better if they had been around a while. ~ Susan A., East Greenwich

Employee asks what services workers’ compensation covers

Home Care by David DiFilippo



Q:
Is home care necessitated by an injury on the job covered by workers' compensation? ~ S. Smith, Pawtucket

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