Nursing Services
Our Nurse Manager, Joyce Baird, BSN RN, is responsible for providing skilled nursing care, case management, health education, and coordination with University programs and Chatham County health agencies. Other registered nurses and volunteer nurses supplement her work. To make arrangements for the nursing services listed below, call Joyce at 542-6877.
Nursing Services
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Injections and vaccinations
- Blood pressure
- Suture removal
- Explanation of lab results and diagnostic tests
- Evaluation of home for risk for falling
- Patient teaching for self-care (IV infusions, dressing change)
- Home visits for homebound residents
- Pre-op and post-op visits
- Diabetes education and monitoring
- Foot care for diabetics and frail elderly
- Patient education
- Nursing consultation for health and wellness issues
- Assistance with researching medical diagnoses and issues
- Referrals to medical services
- First Aid
- Tick bite care