Vna Home Care Of Mercer County Inc

Hospice: the hospice program was established in 1994 to provide an interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, medical social workers, chaplains, home health aides, nutritionists and volunteers working in collaboration with the physician and medical director to care for patients facing the final stages of an incurable illness, giving the support needed to remain in their homes or residences. Hospice team members provide direct services to ensure pain and symptoms are managed effectively and to educate patients and caregivers about the progression of illness. Hospice staff also offers spiritual and emotional support to both patients and caregivers. Medications, equipment, supplies, consultations, respite care and inpatient care are provided when needed.bereavement services, memorial and support groups are available for families and caregivers going through the grieving process.

The case management unit was established in 1987 under a contract with the new jersey division of medical assistance to provide case management services to clients enrolled in the following medicaid waiver programs: global options, hiv homecare program, community resources for people with disabilities, and aid community alternatives. Services included care management, respite, homemaker, adult day care, non-emergency medical transportation, emergency response systems to clients who are at risk for nursing home placement to remain at home with additional support. The case management programs that were part of the new jersey medical assistance office were either discontinued or transferred from the medicaid offices to the managed medicaid payers.