Domestic violence touches all of us. Nearly one in four women, one in nine men, and over 3 million children have been affected by domestic violence. Wireless phones and technology can serve as a vital link to emergency or support services in a time of crisis or as a reliable, safe connection to employers, family and friends as survivors rebuild their lives.
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Joint Commission Surveyors have completed their triennial survey and found American Home Health to meet the standards of the Joint Commission. Joint Commission is the premier accrediting body for healthcare organizations. Accreditation is a way of evaluating quality and safety in our organization. It is an audit of the actual delivery of critical services and patient care. Accreditation is a continuous process, providing insight into your organization’s daily operations and systems. The unannounced survey is a validation of your organization’s continuous improvement efforts.
HFS of Illinois is suggesting the elimination of the funding for the waiver program for the medically fragile and technologically dependent children. Below are 2 websites advocating the continuation of this program and funding. Please support these children by signing the petition and contacting your politicians.
Please find December’s issue HERE.
Overall our Department of Specialized Care for Children agency audit went well. 22 client charts were audited. They were impressed by the quality of our nursing care and documentation. Keep up the great work, all of you. Don’t forget to read the newsletter articles on documentation, priceless.
There are two different models of home health care which are provided by American Home Health.
This is traditional home health where a nurse, therapist or aide will make a visit to your home to provide a specific treatment(s). Continue Reading »
Find the brochure here.
Did you miss the Skills Fair this year? Well, if you did, you will have to make it up between now and April 30th. You can set up an appointment Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Please make sure to set up an appointment before coming in.
Also, if you have not completed the required in-services you have until April 30th to turn them in. Please go to http://www.ahhc-1.com/2011_inservices.php (you will need to login) and follow the step by step instructions. Please be aware that if you don’t complete both of these requirements by the due date, you will not be allowed to work effective May 1st.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Stay Super.
PS. All those that attended and completed the required in-services, please disregard this message.
CPR Sessions' Update
03/30/2011 – Class is Full
04/01/2011 – 2 spots available
04/02/2011 – 2 spot available
In-Services
Please remember to complete all your In-Services before the Skills Fair. In-Services are available HERE.
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to send us a MESSAGE.
