Kenosha VNA Ranked Among Top 25% in the Country for Third Year
Healthy Habits, Kenosha VNA in the news
Kenosha VNA Recognized for 30 years of Leadership
Home Health Compare
Your Choice
If your doctor decides you need home health care, you have the freedom to choose among a list of participating Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve your area to give you the care and services you need. Your choice should be honored by your doctor, hospital discharge planner, or other referring agency. When selecting from several home health agencies, there are several factors to consider.
Measuring Quality
You can use the quality measures found in Home Health Compare to review what measures matter most to you and compare those measures for all the agencies.
Quality measures give you information about how well home health agencies provide care for their patients. The measures provide information about patients’ physical and mental health, and whether their ability to perform basic daily activities improved. The quality measures available include:
- Three measures related to improvement in mobility.
- Four measures related to meeting the patient's activities of daily living.
- One measure about after home health care ends.
- Two measures related to patient medical emergencies.
The Difference
There is a difference in how home health agencies operate. Kenosha VNA consistently ranks above state and national averages for Home Health Compare patient outcomes. Click on the Medicare link to the right and see for yourself how Kenosha VNA compares. We’re sure you’ll find the proof you need to make a confident choice in home care providers.
Spotlight on Quality
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To view Home Health Compare information on the Medicare web site, click here.
In 2006, Kenosha VNA successfully completed the Visiting Nurse Association of America (VNAA) CHAMP Program for geriatric medication management. In 2007 we were accepted to participate in the prestigious course again, this time covering all facets of caring for the home care patient in pain.
Why is Pain Management a Valuable Topic?
More than half of all older adults are affected by chronic or persistent pain. For many geriatric patients this daily pain leads to decreased mobility, anxiety, and even depression, resulting in an overall lower quality of life. VNAA CHAMP offers the opportunity to improve the quality of care and, in turn, the quality of life for our patients.
The CHAMP Program is a groundbreaking national practice improvement program designed by renowned home care, nursing and geriatric health experts. Kenosha VNA is honored to to be a participant.
Kenosha VNA Recognized for 30 years of Leadership in Home Care
CEO Debra Hertzberg accepts award from the Wisconsin Homecare Organization in recognition of 30 years of unfailing leadership in home care.
As a 32 year veteran of Kenosha VNA, the recognition has personal meaning to Debra. She has led the nonprofit home care agency through the uncertainty the health care field has seen over the past three decades. “This award is especially significant because I’ve had the privilege of witnessing each of those 30 years with Kenosha VNA. We’re very proud that we’ve remained independent and nonprofit while providing the best of care to our patients.”
Kenosha VNA CEO, Debra Hertzberg accepts WHO Home Care Award, May 2008
It is no accident that Kenosha VNA has remained a constant in the community all these years. The organization strives to meet and anticipate ever-changing health care needs of community members. According to Debra, it’s the right combination of hometown values and innovative programs that makes the difference.
The Wisconsin Homecare Organization (WHO) represents 80% of the home care industry in Wisconsin. Its mission joins together home care member organizations and individuals with shared commitment to every citizen in need of quality, affordable home care services.
“It is an honor to be recognized by an organization that has been a champion for quality Home Care in Wisconsin” says Debra. “Kenosha VNA is looking forward to another 30 years of working with such outstanding organizations as WHO for the benefit our patients.”
For more information on the Wisconsin Homecare Organization, visit www.wishomecare.org
Kenosha VNA Ranked Among Top 25% in the Country
In November, Kenosha VNA announced that it has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies, ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance. This is the third time Kenosha VNA, a nonprofit organization, has earned the distinction.
“The 2009 HomeCare Elite winners demonstrate a commitment to providing their patients with the best possible care while performing at the highest level,” said Nancy Buller, senior director of marketing communications at OCS HomeCare. "We congratulate Kenosha VNA on being one of the top home care agencies in the country."
Debbie Stoeber, Kenosha VNA Clinical Supervisor, credits the unique environment of continual learning with the company’s ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite. “The whole team, from the top down, promotes education and skill refinement. Clinicians are constantly expanding their knowledge base with the most current standards and peer-reviewed research. As a result, our nurses and therapists achieve better patient outcomes. ”
The HomeCare Elite list is compiled using publicly reported, Home Health Compare data. To learn more, click here.
Ocean Spray employees enjoy a laugh while Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association family nurse practitioner, Lynn Misch, prepares to check their blood pressure.
Healthy Habits develop as Ocean Spray Steps up its workplace wellness program.
The article, printed in the June 16th 2009 edition of the Kenosha News, interviews several Ocean Spray employees (including one that has lost 25 lbs) and details their effort to bring wellness to employees. In addition to bringing in a nurse for regular screenings, the plant has also made healthy substitutions in vending machines and offers up a good-for-you treat on Wellness Wednesdays. Kenosha VNA provides monthly themed material aimed at educating the staff. The month of May emphasized blood pressure, while September is all about cholesterol. Since implementing the program, there has been a steady increase in participants.
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