Public Health Nursing
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides assistance to all the programs under the Comprehensive Services for Older Adults umbrella. The goal of the PHN is to provide individualized intervention to those clients who are medically fragile and most at risk of poor health outcomes.
The PHN may provide the following types of services:
- Accompaniment on home visits where there are medical concerns
- Education and training (recipient and/or care provider) related to specific medical conditions
- Education and training on the use of medical equipment (i.e. Hoyer lifts, glucometers, blood pressure machines, etc.)
- Assistance with medication management and education
- Short-term intensive case management
- Advocacy and linkage to other services and supports
- Assistance obtaining durable medical equipment (DME) / Incontinence Supplies
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Comprehensive Services for Older Adults
Physical Address
650 Imperial Way
Suite 101
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707-253-3818Fax 707-253-6117
Adult Protective Services
24-Hour Hotline: 888-619-6913Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- What is a Public Health Nurse?
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A Public Health Nurse (PHN) is a registered nurse who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in the Science of Nursing. This specialized training leads to specific expertise in Public Health and to the certificate of PHN - Public Health Nurse. For further information, contact us at 707-253-3818.
- What does the Public Health Nurse at Comprehensive Services for Older Adults (CSOA) do?
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The Public Health Nurse provides assistance to all the programs under the CSOA umbrella. The goal of the public health nurse is to provide individualized intervention to clients who are medically fragile and most at risk of poor health outcomes. For further information, contact us at 707-253-3818.
- What services does the Comprehensive Services for Older Adults Public Health Nurse provide?
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The Public Health Nurse may provide the following services:
- Accompaniment with social workers on home visits where there are medical concerns
- Education and training (recipient and / or care provider) related to specific medical issues and equipment
- Assistance with medication management and education
- Assistance obtaining durable medical equipment/incontinence supplies
- General health education
- Short term intensive case management
- Advocacy and referrals to other services and supports
For further information, contact us at 707-253-3818.