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1. What is a Public Health Nurse?

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.

2. What does the Public Health Nurse at Comprehensive Services for Older Adults (CSOA) do?

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.

3. What services does the Comprehensive Services for Older Adults Public Health Nurse provide?

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.

4. Who is eligible for services provided by the Public Health Nurse?

At this time the Public Health Nurse only accepts clients referred by Comprehensive Services for Older Adults staff. A referral for services must be initiated by a staff person who works with a client currently receiving services from one of our programs: 

• Adult Protective Services
• In-Home Supportive Services
• Older Adult Mental Health
• Public Authority
• Public Guardian / Public Conservator / Public Administrator
• Veterans Services
• Medi-Cal

For further information, contact us at 707-253-3818.

5. If I have additional questions about Comprehensive Services for Older Adults Public Health Nursing services, who should I contact?

Please call 707-253-3818 and your call will be transferred to the Public Health Nurse.

6. Where is the CSOA Public Health Nurse office located and what are the office hours?

The Public Health Nurse is located in the Comprehensive Services for Older Adults office at:
650 Imperial Way
Suite 101
Napa, CA 94559

Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can reach the Public Health Nurse by calling 707-253-3818 during office hours.