4875 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 220
Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: (703) 372-1544
Fax: (703) 372-1547
info@famahealthcareservices.net
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Home health care provides services to people recovering from an illness, surgery, or rehabilitation who may need ongoing assistance and monitoring in their home. Home care can range from a one-hour/intermittent visit to 24-hour coverage per day.
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A team of healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapists, medical social workers and personal care workers. Generally, a nurse will make the first visit to assess the client. The nurse will contact the patient's physician with a report. A care plan will be developed by the nurse along with the client and family according to the physicians orders.
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All of our employees must submit to a Criminal background check that includes annual inquiry in the national Sex offender database. Additionally, our screening process includes but not limited to: verification of licensure/certification, review of employment history and references with a personal interview.
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It is always best to call your physician first. Medicare and Medicaid usually cover intermittent home care services when home care is ordered by a physician. The patient must be considered homebound and require a skilled service. Private insurance coverage varies depending on the policy and benefits. Some private insurance may require a co-payment. Home care patients that require more than intermittent services usually are not covered by insurance policies and are paid for privately.
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An individual is not required to have been hospitalized or discharged from a skilled nursing facility before they can receive home health care. Most patients are referred directly from their doctor's office.
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Yes, a nurse, physical or occupational therapist can be sent to a patient's home to evaluate for home safety and recommend assistive devices for a patient. Generally, the therapist, along with the physician, will develop a home exercise program to fit the patient's needs.
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The nurse, under the direction of the physician, will assess and instruct clients/families on wound care, disease process, self injections, medication side effects, enteral nutrition (G Tube), IV therapy and other treatments or procedures needed at the patient's home.
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A CNA works under the direction of a Nurse. A CNA is certified by the state of Virginia after completing a training program and passing a state certification test. A CNA is trained to take vital signs and then communicate findings with the patients Nurse. Part of a CNAs duty is to assist patients with meal preparation for special diets, all personal care activities such as bathing and grooming, non-sterile dressing changes, and exercise. A Home Services Worker also called Homemakers, Personal Care Workers and Caregivers assist patients with bathing grooming, toileting, companionship, meal preparation, grocery shopping, errand services, medication reminders, exercise and light housekeeping. Our staff can assist patients and families in deciding what services best meet their needs.
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The MSW's role is to assist the patient and their families with problems that may occur during their illness or disability. They can help with issues regarding advance directives and financial concerns that patients and families may have. The MSW can assist patient and families by contacting local community resources that may be of assistance.