In-Home Medication Management by RNs

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.

Wounds with drains require specialized care to prevent infection and promote healing. The wound care RN will:

• Clean the wound and drain site with antiseptics.
• Secure the drain to prevent dislodgement.
• Monitor and measure drainage output daily.
• Educate clients on drain maintenance to ensure safety at home.

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.

Yes, we specialize in providing professional in-home wound care services in Northern Virginia. However, the client is responsible for providing supplies during every visit.

Our skilled staff prioritizes the client’s comfort by:

• Using gentle techniques during cleaning and dressing changes.
• Applying numbing agents if needed.
• Communicating each step to reduce anxiety and provide reassurance.

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.