Nursing Services
The Division of Nursing Services provides clinical, homecare, school and jail/detention home nursing care. In the clinic setting, healthcare services include women’s health services (both prenatal and family planning), immunizations for infants through adult, communicable disease management and STD diagnosis and treatment. These programs provide coordination of care in several areas. Direct services (i.e. physician/nurse practitioner exams) are provided for most programs. Referrals are made to other agencies and providers as needed to ensure continuity
of care for clients. Immunizations, health screenings, and education services are
provided in the community via the Care-a-Van mobile health unit.
Healthcare services are provided in the home by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides based on patient need. Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are also provided when needed.
Services vary from a one time visit for simple needs to clients requiring two or more visits daily. ECHD provides school nursing services in all Erie County schools. We continue to provide nursing services at the Erie County Jail and the Erie County Juvenile Detention Center daily.
The Nursing Division continues to provide and promote a positive and educational
clinical nursing experience for several area Nursing Schools.