Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice
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Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, also known as Orleans-Essex VNA, is a not-for-profit home care
and hospice
agency, which has served Orleans County, Vermont
and Essex County, Vermont
since its inception in 1969. The agency is certified by both Medicare
and Medicaid
.
The organization provides a variety of services that include nursing, personal care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional guidance, home health care, pediatric care, case management and medical social work services.
In 2009, it employed 100 people. It made 4,000 home visits monthly to 300 people.
and Medicaid
.
Home care
Home Care, , is health care or supportive care provided in the patient's home by healthcare professionals Home Care, (also referred to as domiciliary care or social care), is health care or supportive care provided in the patient's home by healthcare professionals Home Care, (also referred to as...
and hospice
Hospice
Hospice is a type of care and a philosophy of care which focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's symptoms.In the United States and Canada:*Gentiva Health Services, national provider of hospice and home health services...
agency, which has served Orleans County, Vermont
Orleans County, Vermont
Orleans County is one of the four northernmost counties in the U.S. state of Vermont. It borders Canada. In 2010, the population was 27,231. Its county seat is Newport. As in the rest of New England, few governmental powers have been granted to the county...
and Essex County, Vermont
Essex County, Vermont
Essex County is the county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Vermont. As of 2010, the population was 6,306, making it the least-populous county in both Vermont and New England...
since its inception in 1969. The agency is certified by both Medicare
Medicare (United States)
Medicare is a social insurance program administered by the United States government, providing health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over; to those who are under 65 and are permanently physically disabled or who have a congenital physical disability; or to those who meet other...
and Medicaid
Medicaid
Medicaid is the United States health program for certain people and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and is managed by the states. People served by Medicaid are U.S. citizens or legal permanent...
.
The organization provides a variety of services that include nursing, personal care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional guidance, home health care, pediatric care, case management and medical social work services.
History
Nancy Warner was hired in 1969 to lead the VNA. She still led it in 2009. The original budget was $25,000.In 2009, it employed 100 people. It made 4,000 home visits monthly to 300 people.
Orleans-Essex Service Area
Hospice of Orleans-Essex County services the following counties in the State of Vermont:- Orleans County, VermontOrleans County, VermontOrleans County is one of the four northernmost counties in the U.S. state of Vermont. It borders Canada. In 2010, the population was 27,231. Its county seat is Newport. As in the rest of New England, few governmental powers have been granted to the county...
- Essex County, VermontEssex County, VermontEssex County is the county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Vermont. As of 2010, the population was 6,306, making it the least-populous county in both Vermont and New England...
Accreditation
Hospice of Orleans County is certified by both MedicareMedicare (United States)
Medicare is a social insurance program administered by the United States government, providing health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over; to those who are under 65 and are permanently physically disabled or who have a congenital physical disability; or to those who meet other...
and Medicaid
Medicaid
Medicaid is the United States health program for certain people and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and is managed by the states. People served by Medicaid are U.S. citizens or legal permanent...
.
External references
- 2007 Annual Report, Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living
- http://www.vna-vermont.org/Visiting Nurses Association of Chittenden County, VermontChittenden County, VermontChittenden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of 2010, the population was 156,545. Its shire town is Burlington. Chittenden is the most populous county in the state, with more than twice as many residents as Vermont's second-most populous county, Rutland.Chittenden County...
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