Nursing Services at AccessStar
At AccessStar, we offer both Private Duty Nursing (PDN) and Skilled Nursing Services to meet the diverse needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Private Duty Nursing (PDN)
Our Private Duty Nursing (PDN) provides long-term, comprehensive hourly nursing care in the comfort of your home. This service ensures that individuals receive personalized, one-on-one care tailored to their unique health challenges and needs.
Skilled Nursing Services
Our Skilled Nursing Services are designed for individuals requiring short-term medical care and rehabilitation after hospitalization or for managing chronic conditions. These services focus on stabilizing health and promoting recovery, helping individuals regain their independence.
Our Nurses, who are either Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), work under the supervision of an RN clinical supervisor. “Nursing Services at AccessStar provides Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)-level care in the home,” says Dr. Kwasi Anwomea, DNP, NP-BC, Executive Director of AccessStar Community Living Services Inc.
Our nurses are skilled at performing physician-ordered clinical interventions for individuals with complex medical needs, including:
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator care
- Wound care
- Respiratory treatments
- Catheter and ostomy care
- Gastrostomy (feeding tube) care
- Nasogastric (N-G) tube care
- Medication and injection administration
- Supporting daily activities (e.g., personal hygiene, eating/diet, exercise, house chores)
- Managing medical equipment and technology including and non-limited to CIPAP, BIPAPs, oxygen tanks/concentrators, etc.
- Monitoring overall medical status
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals and family members
- Specialized Medical Care
At AccessStar, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that supports each individual’s well-being and enhances their quality of life.