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VNA provides a wide range of quality programs and services to meet any health care need within the privacy of your home. Our comprehensive program has enabled us to provide home health care services to over 3,800 patients in 2003 alone.
Cardiac Care Program
A specially trained cardiac care team helps cardiac patients improve their quality of life, cardiac condition and reach overall optimal health. Insures that physical, psychological, psychosocial and preventative needs are all met simultaneously. [Back To Top] Case Management
Assesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates various options and services to meet individual needs with quality, cost-effective solutions. Coordinates care and selects appropriate treatments. [Back To Top] Diabetes Education and Counseling
Instruction in the diabetes disease process, blood glucose self-monitoring, foot & eye care, exercise, diet, hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia, medications and other appropriate intervention. [Back To Top] HIV/AIDS Care
Meeting the special needs of patients with AIDS and HIV-related illnesses who are medically eligible for placement in a residential health care facility but who prefer to remain in a home setting. [Back To Top] Home Health Aides
In addition to health-related tasks, aides may provide personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation and other related support services. Each aide is trained and certified according to New York State Department of health regulations. All care is provided under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. [Back To Top] Home Infusion Therapy
Coordinates various intravenous therapies, infusion devices and equipment, including wound infection, venipuncture, venous catheter maintenance, medication and pain management. Especially benefits those with AIDS, cancer, congestive heart failure and respiratory diseases. [Back To Top] Long Term Home Health Care Program
Also known as “Nursing Home Without Walls.” Caring for the chronically ill who wish to remain home but need assistance with services such as skilled nursing, home health aides, various therapies, medical equipment, medications, social work, and transportation. Patients must be eligible for a nursing home with a physician’s approval and also be eligible for Medicaid or willing to pay privately. [Back To Top] Maternal-Child Care
Includes high risk pregnancy case management, lactation consultation (breastfeeding support), prenatal & newborn visitation, and postpartal services (to address various concerns). [Back To Top] Medical Social Work
Advocating for patients and directing to supportive community services related to coping skills, mental health issues, safety, financial concerns, housing options, counseling, long-term planning, and more. [Back To Top] Nutrition Counseling
A registered dietician is available for individual assessment, counseling and follow-up related to proper diet and eating habits (especially helpful for patients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, digestive diseases, and others). [Back To Top] Occupational Therapy
For patients with an injury or illness affecting perceptual motor skills or the ability to perform activities of daily living, such as dressing, eating, or cooking. Includes evaluation, adaptive equipment recommendations, therapeutic exercises and appropriate training. [Back To Top] PRI (Patient Review Instrument) Assessments
Registered nurses trained in case assessment and screening assist in determining a patient’s need for long-term placement or respite stay in a nursing home or health-related facility, as well as type of treatment necessary. [Back To Top] Pediatrics
Family-centered instruction in caring for ill children, encouraging each child to participate in his/her care, especially for conditions such as juvenile diabetes, cancer & chemotherapy, failure to thrive, tracheostomy care, etc. [Back To Top] Personal Care Program
Offering assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry for Medicaid-eligible patients who require such support services based on a medical need. [Back To Top] Physical Therapy
General therapeutic exercises for ortho/neuromuscular development and improving balance, gait, and transfers. Therapists teach family members to assist in exercises and offer guidance in obtaining and using appropriate adaptive equipment. [Back To Top] Psychiatric Nursing
A nurse trained in psychiatry provides observations and interventions related to each patient's behavior, social interactions, and administration of medications, as well as instructions about these medications and their side effects. [Back To Top] Short Stay Program
Provides a bridge for new mothers between the hospital, home and the physician. Includes a home visit shortly after discharge, assessment and recommendations. [Back To Top] Skilled Nursing
Activities requiring the skill of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Includes assessment, education, and administration of medications and treatments. Direct care plus the teaching, delegation and supervision of others providing care to patients. [Back To Top] Speech Language Pathology
For patients with an illness or injury affecting speech, hearing and/or language skills. A diverse team provides assistance with restoring, developing and maximizing communication and swallowing functions. [Back To Top] Wound Care
Safely and effectively treat wounds including but not limited to ulcers, burns, pressure sores, open surgical sites, fistulas, tube sites and tumor erosion sites. [Back To Top]
VNA also provides consultation and reminder calls as needed, while regularly keeping family members informed of how their loved one is doing through periodic updates.
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