When Do You Need 24-Hour Nursing Care at Home?

Knowing When to Escalate Care

Deciding between a 12-hour caregiver and a 24-hour nurse depends entirely on the clinical stability of the patient.

Indications for 24/7 Nursing

• Continuous Oxygen/Ventilation: If the patient is on BiPAP or a ventilator, a trained nurse must be present at all times.
• Frequent Seizures: Unpredictable neurological events require immediate medical response.
• Complex IV Regimens: When antibiotics or pain management drugs need to be administered via IV throughout the night.