Home Health
The mission of Myrtue Medical Center’s Home Health is to promote holistic health to individuals, families, and the community through all phases of the life cycle.
If you are facing a new healthcare diagnosis, had a recent hospitalization, have a child with an illness, or have recent surgery requiring a change in daily lifestyle, our Home Health agency offers a variety of services provided in your home. Helping patients remain independent is truly important to us.
Our Team’s Commitment to You
- Our staff will treat you with courtesy and respect.
- All information will be kept confidential.
- All staff are fully licensed and/or certified and have been screened and evaluated for professional competence and character.
- You will be told the name and classification of all personnel caring for you and/or your family member.
- You will receive information about your diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, care, and medication prescribed in consultation with your physician.
- You will participate in planning your care.
- You will have the right to make decisions to refuse or accept treatments.
- You will be told in advance of the charges for services and the amount you will be responsible for.
- Services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or religion.
Myrtue Medical’s Home Health
is a Medicare / Medicaid approved Home Health agency. Our home health team can provide intermittent services to meet your home care needs.
- A nurse is on call 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.
- All client care is supervised by a registered nurse who coordinates the development of your care plan. The health care team works with your physician and family to develop a plan appropriate to meet your needs.
- Services are available to persons residing or temporarily living in Shelby County and surrounding areas.
Call Us At 712.755.4308 When:
- Your physician recommends home health care
- You have a health condition that requires medical or nursing care
- You have a health condition that limits your daily activities and you need
- help with dressing, bathing, and other personal care
Our Home Health Team Offers
skilled nursing care which includes, but is not limited to:
- Coordination of care with your physician
- Patient and family teaching
- Diet teaching, nutritional instruction
- Wound care, dressing changes
- Injections, medication administration, and teaching
- Medication setup and use of medication dispenser
- Skilled observation and health assessments
- Blood draws for lab tests
- IV Therapy
- Pain management
- Catheter and ostomy care and teaching
- Assistance with problem-solving in-home care
- Referrals for other community services
- Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists
- Medical Social Worker
- Enterostomal and Wound Specialist
State Certified Home Care Aids are available for assistance with:
- Personal hygiene
- Bathing and dressing
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meal preparation
- Simple exercises, transfers, and ambulation
Lifeline Units are available by calling 712.755.4308
Our Team is a Member Of
- Voluntary Hospitals of America, Iowa Association for Home Care
- Iowa Hospital Association Home Care
- Council Bluffs, Iowa, Hospice Organization
Payments are accepted from a wide variety of sources including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and grants.
A hearing-impaired person can contact the Iowa State Relay Service at:
- 1.800.735.2943 (Voice) or
- 1.800.735.2942 (TDD)
Spanish translation services are available.
