TheKey of Connecticut in Glastonbury received a Home Health Agency license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, allowing it to provide home health aide services and nursing care under registered nurse supervision.

The license followed an onsite state survey, and TheKey began serving clients under the new service line October 16. Certified home health aides, supervised by registered nurses, provide hands-on care, and the nurses assess patients, develop individualized plans of care and oversee the aides. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses also provide hourly nursing, from one-hour visits to recurring support. Services may include medication management, wound care, post-hospital and post-surgical support, monitoring of chronic conditions and vital signs, and coordination with physicians.

Greg Meyers, chief operating officer of TheKey, said: “Families need clear guidance when a loved one requires more help at home. Expanding our Connecticut services allows us to offer nursing and home health aide care alongside our existing support. It is an important step in helping more families find care that fits their needs.”

The company’s Connecticut clinical team includes registered nurses who perform in-home assessments and oversee home health services. A dedicated care team stays in contact with clients, families and other healthcare providers. Deirdre Doyle, MHA, MSN, RN, CNML, is regional manager and Connecticut home health administrator for TheKey of Connecticut.

“Our nurses will work closely with our caregivers, families and referring providers so they understand the plan of care and know whom to contact with questions,” Doyle said. “We want families to understand the support available and feel informed about the care their loved one receives.”