What is the difference between HH and PDN?

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Specializes in LTC.

Since I'm new to HH and I have been searching info about my new specialty. I have been bouncing between the HH and PDN forums. Can anyone tell me the difference between the two?

Any tips for peds HH will also be greatly appreciated! Thanks ! :nurse:

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Private duty is home health care that is paid for by the client, thus "private". Home health encompasses all home health care, including intermittent visits as well as extended care, also known as continuous care, or shift work, that takes place in the home environment. Some choose to call extended care, private duty, without making the distinction that it is paid for by the client.

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Specializes in LTC.
Private duty is home health care that is paid for by the client, thus "private". Home health encompasses all home health care, including intermittent visits as well as extended care, also known as continuous care, or shift work, that takes place in the home environment. Some choose to call extended care, private duty, without making the distinction that it is paid for by the client.

Thank you so much for the clarification.:)

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