Community Nurse Program​

Putney Community Cares has engaged Kurt Wohlfeil, RN to serve as the community nurse for Putney. A community nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who provides a level of nursing care to individuals and families in their home to address healthcare issues. The focus of the community nurse is on home visiting, teaching, coaching, and integration of services as well as prevention of disease and promotion of health for individuals and the community. Items that the Community Nurse might do include: 

• Checking blood pressure & vital signs

• Liaison with healthcare providers

• Referral to programs & services

• Assess support that might be needed

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The ultimate goal is to provide care which will help allow a client to remain in their home safely. An additional goal is to decrease an individual’s need to require care at the Emergency Department, Urgent Care or a hospital admission. A visit from the Community Nurse does not cost anything for you and there is no need to file an insurance claim. 

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The community nurse is an independent position. They work with Putney Community Cares (PCCI) along with the primary care providers of clients, town officials and other involved organizations as needed. The community nurse will be providing direct home care visits in most cases and making assessments for Putney residents who are not eligible for visiting nurse services or other similar insurance covered programs. Clients are not charged for the care provided by the community nurse. This position does not take the place of visiting nursing services covered by insurance. The community nurse shares the same vision as PCCI in providing support, guidance and communication with a primary care practitioner or a family or community member to assist the individual to remain in the safe environment of their home.​