PAIN MANAGEMENT:
Advanced technology now allows for continuous or intermittent self-administration of narcotic analgesics in the home to provide pain
relief associated with many illnesses. A patient-controlled analgesic pump (PCA) or portable IV pump is utilized. There are many routes
of administration that are now utilized including: Intravenous, Intrathecal, Epidural, or Subcutaneous. Patients can remain in the comfort
of their own home and receive treatment for the relief of pain.
Our skilled Nursing and Pharmacy staff will coordinate efforts with the patient, caregiver and Physician to ensure a pain management delivery
system to meet the needs of the patient. Our pain management programs can be coordinated with other medication needs as well as nutritional
needs.
Services include:
- 24-hour support service with Nursing and Pharmacy staff.
- Provision of equipment.
- Delivery service.
- Professional support services with hospices or VNA.
- Daily clinical pain assessment and monitoring.
- Laboratory testing and monitoring.
- Liaison between Physician and patient.
- Education and training for patient and caregiver.
We provide a coordinated "team approach" offering support, reassurance and integrated medical services for all our
pain management patients.
