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Accreditation Agencies: What They Are & What They Do
There are many accreditation agencies for long-term care facilities and services, but not all of them are created equal. Many charge the facilities and service providers a fee and require a self-evaluation form, but perform little to no follow-up. To the consumer, an accreditation based on such practices doesn't mean much. So if you're thinking about moving into a senior care facility or engaging other long-term care services, make sure you do your due diligence to find out what...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Homecare: Avoid Elder Fraud & Abuse
Instances of fraud and abuse concerning elderly people are more common than you think. It can include anything from taking advantage of a person financially to inflicting emotional, physical and/or psychological harm. It's imperative to perform a thorough background check before hiring a caregiver for your loved one. The following are a few guidelines to follow when you have caregivers working in your home. Financial Matters Keep financial records and valuables in a secure place. This includes ATM cards, credit...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Home Health Quality Measures Explained
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is part of the federal government's Department of Health and Human Services. Because many Medicare and Medicaid recipients are elderly, much of the funding goes to nursing homes or eldercare services. Home health agencies that receive certifications from Medicare undergo an assessment every three years. CMS assesses these home health agencies via quality measures and publishes each agency's results. CMS & Home Health CMS provides scoring for all Medicare-certified home health...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
What Is...Home Health Care?
Home health care encompasses skilled services such as nursing, and physical and occupational therapies, to be administered in your home. These services must be prescribed by a doctor. Home health care agencies are licensed by the state, but must adhere to federal regulations as well. Doctors and hospitals usually have established relationships with home health care providers; most prescriptions for home health are accompanied by a recommendation for where to find it. Home health care is sometimes confused with homecare...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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