Authorized Nurse Visits
Staying healthy at home is easier when a nurse is part of the plan.
What Nurse Visits Include
During each visit the nurse checks the client's overall health status including blood pressure and other vital signs, reviews and organizes medications, assesses any changes in condition and communicates with the care team as needed. The goal is to catch problems early and keep the person as healthy and stable as possible at home.
Who Qualifies
Authorized Nurse Visits are available through Missouri Medicaid for clients who are already receiving in-home services and have an assessed need for regular health monitoring. Eligibility is determined by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as part of the overall care plan authorization.
FAQs
Have questions about in-home nursing services in Missouri?
Here is what families ask us most.
Is in-home nursing covered by Medicaid in Missouri?
Yes. Through Missouri Medicaid authorized nurse visits are covered for eligible clients who are receiving in-home services and have an assessed need for regular health monitoring. Services are funded through MO HealthNet and authorized by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
What does a nurse do during an in-home visit?
During each visit the nurse checks the client's overall health status including blood pressure and other vital signs, reviews and organizes medications, assesses any changes in condition and communicates with the care team as needed.
What is the difference between nursing visits and regular in-home care?
Regular in-home care focuses on daily personal and household tasks. Nursing visits are conducted by a licensed nurse and focus specifically on health monitoring, medication management and clinical assessment. Both can be part of the same overall care plan under Missouri Medicaid.
Who qualifies for authorized nurse visits through Missouri Medicaid?
Authorized Nurse Visits are available for clients who are already receiving in-home services through Missouri Medicaid and have an assessed need for regular health monitoring. Eligibility is determined by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as part of the overall care plan.
Do I need a doctor's order to receive nursing visits at home?
Authorized Nurse Visits through Missouri Medicaid are authorized by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as part of the client's assessed care plan. Our team can help you understand what is included in your loved one's plan from the very first call.
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