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To Request Services from the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lowell |
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Anyone (patient, family member, professional caregiver) may request an evaluation for home health care services by contacting our Intake Department at:
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You can also ask your physician to make a referral to us. Or, if you are being discharged from a health care facility (hospital, rehabilitation unit or nursing home), speak to the social worker/case manager there about a referral to the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lowell. These are some of the questions we will ask: * Name and address of
patient * Condition of
patient/your concern * Name of
physician * Insurance
coverage
Every year we admit nearly 5,000 patients of all ages. Generally, VNA home health care is appropriate for patients who: * have recently been discharged from a medical facility and still need professional health care * have been diagnosed with a condition that requires teaching and information about medications, coping and lifestyle adjustments * have a medical need for short-term nursing or rehabilitation services at home until the condition stabilizes
With the information provided, we will coordinate with the patient, the physician, the case manager, insurance company, and appropriate caregivers to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. In most cases, home care services can begin within 24 to 48 hours of a completed referral. If our services are not appropriate for you, we will suggest other community resources. If you are a healthcare professional click here to view our referral form. |
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