UPMC Private Duty Nursing Providers
Home Care Resources
Accessing Private Duty Nursing
Paying for Private Duty Nursing
Services
Private Duty Nursing services are available for patients of all ages
in their homes as well as in hospitals, nursing
homes, and assisted
living facilities. These services provide patient care for any
length of time and aim to help patients perform daily living activities
safely and independently. Private Duty Nursing can provide respite
for a caregiver.
Private Duty Nursing staff — such as a registered nurse, licensed
practical nurse, or nurse aide — can provide medically necessary
care as well as personal services, such as help with bathing, a respite
visit for caregivers, or just someone to talk to.
Before service begins, you may meet with a professional nurse to
determine the care needed and develop a plan of care.
Skilled Private Duty Nursing
Professional Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
- Provide care for patients with advanced technology equipment,
such as respirators and intravenous therapies
- Administer medications, check blood sugars, provide wound care,
give injections, monitor changes in medical status, and provide
all skilled nursing services as well as all levels of care performed
by the non-skilled private duty
Non-Skilled Private Duty Nursing
Certified and non-certified nursing assistants
- Homemaker, personal care, meal preparation, light cooking &
cleaning, and other daily living activities.
- Although they are not able to administer medications, they can
remind the person that it is time to take a dose.
The following resources can help you select a quality home health
care provider:
Patients
and Caregivers
Provided by the National Private Duty Association
UPMC Private Duty Nursing Providers
Accessing Private Duty Nursing
If your insurance coverage includes private duty nursing benefit, your doctor may need to order this service. If you are going to pay privately, you or your doctor can arrange for this service by calling the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging at 1-866-430-8742.
Contact the Institute on Aging for
more information on private duty nursing services or to discuss alternatives.
You may also e-mail
us your questions.
The National
Private Duty Association provides a directory of private duty
service providers.
