Working together for the future of home care.
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M Suther
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"High-tech" home care at the VNA of Texas.
The term "high tech" was made popular in the United States by John Naisbitt in his book, Mega Trends. Today, advanced technology may allow an individual to be cared for at home, although often both professional and family support is required to utilize the technology. The VNA of Texas is using high tech applications in the home to better serve its patients.
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The CLASS program: self-directed care.
Many issues surround self-directed care, and individuals who need habilitation services have brought those issues to the fore in recent years. The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas participates in a program with the state of Texas that allows individuals with disabilities to direct their own care while it also ensures that safety measures are addressed. The program is a success on many fronts.
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Breaking home care tradition with home repairs and other services.
In reaching out to provide comprehensive care to the elderly in its community, the VNA of Texas saw a need for nontraditional services such as home repair. Customer satisfaction with the services led the agency to expand to other arenas, but just how cost effective has it been?
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VNA Independence Plus. Creating and building a home maintenance program in a home health agency.
In response to a strong demand for "house-related services" among the elderly, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation established a Supportive Services Program for Older Persons. Not only does the program help the elderly maintain their homes, it provides an important link between its clients and home health agencies.
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