Do you need a physician if you are creating your Home Health Care?

Question:

Some say that you need a registered nurse only. But other say you need both. Which is it?

Answers:
Well, it would depend on the State, which you mentioned CA. I would bet that in order to starting your own Home Health Care, you would definitely need RN's. Most patients' that receive Home Health Care, all ready have their own Doc. It would be up to the Nurses' to obtain the Doctors' orders in regards to the care and treatment of the patient. In addition, Home Health Care can involve providing ADL's( activities of daily living) for patients. This can involve having home health aides ( Certified Nursing Assistants) to bathe,feed, toilet, etc. of some patients'. Then you would need to carry malpractice insurance . To obtain the correct information, you can contact the Board of Nursing and the Board of Medicine. Even the Public Health Dept. may be able to give you some information. I hope that this helps.

will probably depend on state, insurance, license restrictions, etc.

I would look specifically into your state requirements.

Do you need a physician if you are creating your Home Health Care?

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