In-Home Medication Management by RNs

Are you struggling to follow the medication plan prescribed by the doctor? Is your loved one missing doses? Do you need to monitor whether the medicines are improving the health condition or not every week? If you’re facing any of these challenges, Nurse Next Door McLean’s in-home medication management services can help you stay on top of your medication regimen. As part of our skilled medication management services, our Registered Nurses (RNs) stay in touch with your doctor to adjust the dosage if necessary. They assess all medications you are taking, perform regular check-ups, monitor for adverse reactions, and talk to your primary doctor if the medication dosage needs to be increased, decreased, or changed. We provide various medication management services that are ideal for seniors and those who:

Take multiple medications.
Forget to take medicine on time or take it in the right dosage.
Need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Face disability or mobility issues.
Underwent surgery.
Have chronic health conditions.

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Senior Medication Management and Administration at Home

Since over 80% of seniors in the US take prescription medication, Nurse Next Door McLean provides comprehensive and highly personalized senior medication management services in Northern Virginia. From safe medication administration to timely reminders, we ensure medication adherence at home. The following are some of our core in-home medication management services:

Understanding and following the doctor's orders
Filling the pill box for the entire week
Medication administration if needed (pills or IM injections)
Checking complete vitals
Monitoring for side effects
Conducting a complete physical assessment from head to toe, including general appearance, vital signs, neurological status, cardiac, respiratory, abdominal, musculoskeletal, skin integrity, and injuries. We also assess the client’s mobility, fall risk, pain, safety, and environment.
Advising if the patient complains about medication issues

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Our team is available round the clock to provide you with medical assistance as well as physical and emotional support.

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We provide support with patience and kindness.

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Our approach enables you to:

Live with Dignity
Stay at Home
Remain close to family
Access services 24/7

Get a personalized plan based on your unique requirements
Nurse Next Door McLean provides various skilled and non-skilled services
Our caregivers are available whenever you need them
Our home care is uplifting numerous lives in Northern Virginia

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Our RNs can administer injectable, oral, and topical medications safely at home. These may include diabetes medications such as insulin injections, topical medications to treat skin conditions, hypertension pills, arthritis medicines, blood thinning pills, and medicines for the thyroid

Medication management includes the administration of medications as well as other aspects of the medication regimen, such as reminding the client to take medicines on time, filling the pill box, monitoring for side effects, and making sure the medications are refilled on time. The RN also checks the client’s overall health and reaches out to their primary doctor to adjust or change the medication doses if necessary.

In-home medication administration involves helping the clients with taking their medicines as per the doctor’s orders. These may include:

Oral administration: Medicines that are taken by mouth can be in the form of pills, capsules, or syrup (liquid). Sometimes, clients have difficulty swallowing, and in such cases, the RN assists them in taking the medication. Oral administration done under the supervision of an RN prevents choking.

IV administration: With this approach, the medicines are delivered directly to the blood stream, making the treatment fast and more effective. The RN establishes a line and administers the drugs safely. After the treatment, the medical waste is disposed of properly.

Yes. Besides providing various medication management services, our RNs also educate the clients and their family members about how to correctly take or administer medications based on the doctor’s prescription.

Yes. Our RNs monitor the clients’ vitals. They have kits and equipment to perform blood pressure check-ups and diabetes tests. If the client’s blood pressure or sugar level is not normal even after taking the prescribed medications, the RN talks to the doctor and adjusts the dosage based on the advice.

Nurse Next Door McLean’s experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) immediately talk to the client’s primary doctor, and based on their advice, we adjust or change the medication.

The key benefit of Nurse Next Door McLean’s medication management is that it allows seniors to receive the prescribed medications safely at home. Our RNs empower seniors to maintain their health at home with complete medication adherence. With this approach, you can avoid medication errors, missed doses, and complications. Since improper intake of medicines can lead to health complications and hospitalization, professional in-home medication management also reduces hospital readmissions. Multiple chronic health conditions can be managed in the comfort of your home. We help seniors retain their independence while bringing peace of mind to their families. Start in-home medication management to improve your loved one’s quality of life.

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Senior Medication Management and Administration at Home