Health at Home – Non-Skilled Care Agencies
NON-SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS 24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver. 24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you. ACCREDITED – Accrediting agencies are professional groups that establish and monitor voluntary, industry wide standards to ensure that patients receive quality home health care services. The Commission on Accreditation for Home Care, Inc. (CACH) and Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) are two of the accrediting agencies. ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA CARE – This refers to personnel of the agency that are specifically trained to provide care to those that are afflicted with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related problems. BONDED – Means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company. FREE ASSESSMENT – Agencies that do not charge for the initial assessment of the client which is usually facilitated by a nurse or other professional capable of providing a detailed care plan. GO/JACC – In 2009 the Department of Health and Senior Services consolidated three Medicaid supported home and community based service programs into a single program known as Global Options (GO). GO is an income restricted program. JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving) is a program similar to GO but for individuals with slightly higher income and not eligible for GO. (continued on next page) 50 • Please mention the Seniors Blue Book when you call our advertisers.
