VNA | Emergency Plan

This plan outlines what to do in case on an emergency for home care patients. (VNA/Hospice has nursing staff on call 24 hours a day including nights, weekends and holidays.  If you are a Hospice patient, please call us at 989.799.6020 or 800.862.4968 if you have any problems.)

Call 911 if you have:

A fall with a broken bone or bleeding

Chest pain that medication does not help

Are unable to wake a patient

Difficulty in breathing

Please call the VNA nurse at 799-6020 if you have:

Heart/Lung Problems

A productive or frothy cough

New congestion

Increased shortness of breath

More swelling in your legs or feet

Signs of Infection

Increased redness

More or different drainage

Wound/area gets bigger

Wound/area is more painful

Temperature of 100 degrees or more

Change or new odor from a wound

Body aches

Diabetic Problems

Sudden weakness

Uncontrollable thirst or hunger

Sudden dizziness

New skin problems

Sweating spells

Itching

Drowsiness

Too Much Blood Thinner

Bleeding from nose, mouth, gums, rectum

Bruising

Leg pain

Tarry stools

Urinary Problems

Foul odor to uring

Catheter not draining

Back or flank pain

Unable to urinate

Increased weakness

Bloody, cloudy or change in urine color

Other Problems

No bowel movement in three days

Increased urination

Change in balance, strength

Frequent headaches

Fall with small or no injury

Change in mental status