When illness comes to the family, the hospital is not always the best place for care. More and more families in Dhaka choose a home nursing service, where a trained nurse comes to the house. But what should you know before you book? Here are the top 10 things every family should understand, in simple words.
1. A Home Nursing Service Sends a Trained Nurse to Your House
The nurse follows the doctor’s plan and gives medical care at the bedside. This is not the same as a “nursing home”, which is a place patients go to. It is also not the same as a caregiver, who helps with daily life but not medical tasks. For other kinds of help, see our guide to types of home care services in Dhaka.
2. The Nurse Does Real Medical Work
A home nurse can check blood pressure, pulse, temperature, sugar and oxygen. A nurse also gives medicines, injections and saline, dresses wounds, and cares for catheters and feeding tubes, as the doctor orders. A day-by-day picture is in our guide on Home Nursing Care in Dhaka.
3. It Suits Many Different Patients
Home nursing helps patients after surgery or a hospital stay, older people with long illnesses, bedridden patients, stroke patients, and anyone who needs injections or dressings for several days. Not sure if your patient needs it? Read 10 signs you need a nurse at home.
4. You Can Choose the Shift
Most agencies offer day shifts, 12 hour shifts and 24 hour care. For 24 hour care, two nurses work in turns so the patient is always watched. One nurse alone should not work all day and night. We compare all shifts in our guide to the patient nursing service.
5. Check the Nurse’s Training
In Bangladesh, nurses usually hold a Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery or a B.Sc. in Nursing. Registered nurses are listed with the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council. Ask to see the certificate and ID. Make sure the person who comes is a nurse, not only a helper, if your patient needs medical care.
6. The Doctor’s Orders Come First
A nurse gives injections, saline and other treatments only as a doctor has prescribed. Keep the prescription and reports ready. A nurse supports your doctor and does not replace one. If you need a doctor at home, see our doctor home visit service.
7. Home Care Has Benefits, and Limits
Benefits: your patient sleeps in their own bed, gets one-to-one attention, has less exposure to hospital germs, and the family stays close.
Limits: home care cannot replace a hospital in an emergency. If the patient has chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, sudden weakness or a collapse, go to hospital at once.
8. Booking Is Simple
- Call or message the agency and describe the patient.
- Share the doctor’s advice and prescriptions.
- Choose the shift and start date.
- Meet the nurse and check the ID before the first day.
We can often help the same day or the next day. Call to confirm.
9. A Little Preparation Helps a Lot
Keep one clean, bright room for the patient. Put medicines, prescriptions and reports in one place. Write the doctor’s number and the nearest hospital on a card. Tell the nurse about allergies and past illnesses. For a more detailed plan, read our nursing care plan guide.
10. Compare Cost the Smart Way
Price depends on the shift, the patient’s needs and the nurse’s level. Do not choose only by the lowest price. Ask who is coming, what they are trained to do, and whether a backup is available. See our home care services cost guide, our pricing plans, and our checklist on how to choose a home care agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a doctor’s prescription to hire a nurse? For injections and saline, yes. For general watching and support, it is helpful but not always needed.
Is home nursing the same as a nursing home? No. Home nursing brings care to your house. A nursing home is a place where patients go. For more detail, see our page on nursing home service in Dhaka.
Can I book a nurse for only a few days? Yes.
Book a Home Nurse Today
To talk to a team you can trust, contact Nursing Agency BD.
Need a trained nurse at home in Dhaka? Call 01707372002 or WhatsApp 01618930914. Nursing Agency BD, Sector 7, Road 25, House 14, Uttara, Dhaka-1230.
