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| © 2007 All rights reserved. Golden Heart Home Health Inc. "....where caring begins" is a Registered Service Mark. Golden Heart Logo is a Registered Trademark For technical questions regarding this site please contact the WEBMASTER |
| GOLDEN HEART HOME HEALTH INC. ".... Where caring begins" |
| 847-759-8970 |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| How do I become eligible for Medicare home health services? If you have Medicare as primary health insurance, and meets the following requirements: Your homebound or confined to your home and you need skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy. These services can be provided in your home even if you have not been hospitalized. What does Medicare pay for under the home health benefit? • Visits by a Nurse to give skilled care • Visits by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist • Part-time services of Home Health Aides • Medical supplies What will Medicare not pay for under the home health benefit? • Full-time nursing care • Medications • Personal comfort or convenience items • Meals delivered to your home What does Golden Heart Home Health Care do to ensure that I receive professional care in my home? We carefully screen all employees prior to placement in your home. All our trained staff have completed the following: • a personal interview and skills checklist • verification of provided work and personal references • completion of agency safety and orientation training sessions • passed a criminal background check and license verification In addition, we: • insure all employees with professional and general liability • supervise home care aides and nurses in your home on an ongoing basis • offer all employees continuing education courses What will i do if i need help after visits? You can call your visiting nurse or the office at 847-759-8970 or Toll Free #at 866-828-6600 anytime between 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After office hours a nurse may answer your call ( subject to availability ) or you could leave your message for non emergency issues, and they will call as soon as they can , otherwise if it's life threatening, call 911 immediately. |
| CALL OUR TOLL FREE # 1-866-828-6600 FOR A FREE CONSULTATION |
