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Home health aides play an important role in the continuity of care, coordinating among caregivers and medical professionals, and tracking the condition and progress of their clients. The primary function of a home health nurse is to follow the physician's plan of care, administering medically necessary services to treat, prevent, or manage the patient's condition. On each visit, the home health nurse will take the patient's vitals, track symptoms and other details of the patient's condition, and administer any necessary medications or treatments. "I should be getting the help that I need and am eligible for," says Shackett, who has not had an aide since late March. If the patient needs it, training can be provided on how to take medicines or use of the equipment, including intravenous therapy. Some patients who are home alone may require a companion to provide comfort and supervision. While a patient is being medically cared for in the home, a homemaker or...