Home Health
Home Health Care
Excellence in Home Care for Our Independent Patients
Many patients prefer our Home Health program as it offers more independence and allows them to return to full health in the comfort of their own home–and, with being a hospital system, CDP is able to streamline care. This means that our Home Health nurses (often referred to as our “Care Connectors“) are able to connect patients to all outpatient services that CDP has to offer.
Home Health Services
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Advanced medical care
- Skilled nursing
- Medication management
- Continued care after hospitalization for illness/injury
- Post-surgery transitional care
- Support services
Our Home Health nurses are licensed in both South Dakota and Minnesota. Questions about our Home Health services? Call us!
Our Home Health Care Team
Our Home Health nurses (“Care Connectors”) are devoted to their patients, and their care is second to none. They develop customized plans and teams, and utilize CDP’s hospital system to connect their patients to all of our outpatient services. This puts our Home Health program at an advantage as our Care Connectors can easily streamline an abundance of resources for their patients to get the best outcomes–all from the comfort of their home.
As with every other aspect of care at CDP Health, we focus on individualized patient-centered care, with attention to their unique needs. We emphasize quality care with a personal touch.
Shortly after her mother started going to LPN school, Brenda’s dad encouraged her to also explore the field, which is ultimately what led her to working in healthcare. She was drawn to Sisseton/CDP by living close to the area and looking for a change from geriatric care to something totally different.
“What I enjoy most about rural health is providing home care services to our patients in their own homes, and getting to meet new patients as well. My approach to patient care comes from realizing the importance of family and trying to treat my patients in that way.”
Outside of work, Brenda enjoys being with her family and spending time outside in her yard.
“If there’s anything I’d want my patients to know about me, it’d be that I’ll try and do whatever they need assistance with to the best of my capabilities.”
Having always been interested in the sciences–especially biology, anatomy and physiology–healthcare seemed the obvious career path for Mel. She was brought to Sisseton/CDP by the opportunity to work in a new realm of nursing: Home Health. Working in Home Health was on her bucket list, and she knew CDP recognized the high caliber of nursing provided by the Home Health Department.
“What I enjoy most about rural health is that we are investing in our own small communities’ well-being while striving to improve our neighbor’s health/wellness. I love the interpersonal connections made and knowing we’re improving another person’s quality of life by providing nursing care and health education.
My approach to patient care is that every person is someone’s loved one, so I care for them in the same way as I expect my loved ones to be cared for. Be empathetic to each person’s unique situation, provide them with the knowledge and tools to enable them to improve their holistic health.”
Outside of work, Mel enjoys creating pollinator gardens, vegetable gardening, bird watching, tending to her chaos of Guinea fowl, and of course spending time with her loved ones.
“If there’s one thing I’d want my patients to know about me, it’s that I can empathize with those who struggle with complex issues that health changes bring to families.”