DeKalb County Health Department

~ Evaluates the patient’s condition

~ Teaches about the care that is required

~ Gives injections, changes dressings, draws blood, monitors effectiveness of medication

~ Coordinates care with the patient’s physician and other health
 professionals

~ Provides personal care

~ Reports to nurse any changes in the patient’s condition

~ Evaluates nerve, muscle and joint function

~ Provides treatment and instruction to restore physical capabilities

~ Evaluates speech or language disorder

~ Provides therapy for the disorder and education for the patient and family

~ Evaluates nerve, muscle and joint functions

~ Assists patients to relearn self-care activities

~ Provides instructions on the use of adaptive equipment

~ Evaluates social and emotional factors relating to the patient’s condition

~ Provides patient and family counseling

~ Provides referrals to community residents