Celebrating National Nurses Month by Highlighting the Vital Role of Home Health Nurses
May is National Nurses Month—a time to recognize the essential role nurses play across all care settings. At Clarest Health, we’re proud to highlight home health nurses, who serve on the front lines of patient care in the most personal environment: the home.
These skilled professionals play a critical role in ensuring patients, especially older adults, can safely recover or manage chronic conditions outside of hospitals. As the demand for home healthcare services continues to grow, so does the need for tools that support home health nurses in delivering safe, efficient care.
Why Home Health Nursing Matters
Home health nurses provide clinical services to patients recovering from surgery, managing long-term conditions, or transitioning out of institutional settings. Their work includes medication administration, wound care, patient assessments, health education, and care-coordination in a home setting that requires adaptability and autonomy.
Key Statistics:
- Approximately 12 million Americans receive home health care services annually. (Source: SimiTree)
- 86% of home health care patients are aged 65 and older. (Source: SimiTree)
- Employment of home health and personal care aides is projected to grow 21% from 2023 to 2033, making it one of the fastest-growing healthcare fields. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Common Challenges Faced by Home Health Nurses
Delivering care in the home presents unique challenges for nurses, including:
- Medication Management Complexity – Nurses often handle polypharmacy cases, identify potential drug interactions, and ensure proper dosing without on-site pharmacy support.
- Limited Time and High Travel Demand – Between driving to visits and documenting care plans, nurses face tight schedules that limit patient-facing time.
- Care Coordination Across Providers – Nurses must serve as liaisons between primary care providers, pharmacists, and family caregivers.
- Patient Adherence and Education – Without daily supervision, patients may miss doses or misunderstand instructions, placing more pressure on nurses to provide clear, simple guidance.
“Too often, we forget all the other things that make our job what it truly is—caring and having a desire to make a difference.” —Erin P., RN
How CareFil Enhances Home Health Nursing
Clarest Health developed CareFil to meet the needs of both patients and the clinical teams that care for them. This full-service medication delivery solution supports home health agencies by reducing the burden of medication logistics and helping patients stay adherent.
CareFil provides:
- Clearly labeled, pre-sorted medications for easy identification and reduced administration errors.
- Easy-to-use, tear-strip medication pouches organized by day and time, improving patient compliance even between nurse visits.
- Secure home delivery of medications, reducing the need for trips to the pharmacy or delays in treatment.
- Access to pharmacists who can assist with medication reconciliation and clinical questions.
These features save nurses valuable time, improve patient outcomes, and allow for a safer, more seamless care experience.
A Shared Commitment to Patient Health
At Clarest Health, our mission is to equip healthcare professionals with tools that streamline care and improve lives. By supporting home health nurses with CareFil, we’re helping ensure patients stay independent and on therapy—while reducing the burden on those providing in-home care.
Together, we are Advancing Patient Health at Every Step.
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