How to Care: Provincial Home Care Programs
New Brunswick
Home care/home support services available
Acute care
- Selective chemotherapy
- Oxygen therapy
- Diabetes management
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound care
- Intravenous hydration
- Medication administration
- Post-operative rehabilitation
Continuing care
- Oxygen therapy
- Medication assessment management, and monitoring
- Seating and positioning
- Adaptive equipment aids/prescription
- Support for individuals on mechanical ventilation
- Group therapy
Promotive/preventive care
- Information, advice, educational and organizational support
Palliative care
- Alleviation of pain and management of symptoms of terminal illnesses
- Support and respite to individuals and their caregiver support networks
Homemaker support
- For very short-term use only, primarily for palliative clients
Administrative services
- Needs assessment
- Eligibility determination
- Consultation
Basic eligibility criteria
- New Brunswick resident
- The client meets specific eligibility criteria for the program category
- The community setting to be used is suitable for delivery of the service
Typical clients
- People who need acute care, continuing care, promotive/preventive care or palliative care
For detailed information on the program, services,
eligibility requirements and fees, contact the Department of Health and Community Services —
Extra Mural Program (Home Health Care)
(506) 658-2734
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