The OAHS Home Health Agency is a hospital-based agency. Staff provide services to patients who live in west central Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota.
Services offered through OAHS Home Health Agency include:
- Registered Nursing Services – Skilled nursing care is directed by the physician and provided by a Registered Nurse. Services include wound care, medication management, diabetic management and teaching, physical assessment, and lab draws for bloodwork.
- Home Health Aide Services – Home Health Aides assist with activities of daily living and are supervised by a Registered Nurse. Services include personal hygiene, range of motion and assistance with movement, bedmaking and linen change, minimal light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation.
- Physical Therapy Services – Physical Therapy services are available only under Medicare benefit. Under a physician’s order, the physical therapist will assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training and balance training.
- Homemaking Services and Companion Services – Homemaking and Companion Services are only available under the AC & EW programs.
The OAHS Home Health Agency receives payment from insurance, Medical Assistance, Medicare, Veterans Administration, Alternate Care Grants and private pay sources. It is a Medicare-certified Home Health Agency.
The office is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Staff is on call from 7 am to 7 pm Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, please contact the OAHS Home Health Agency at 320-839-4020.
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