How does a Certified Home Health Care Agency (CHHA) differ from a Licensed Homecare Agency?
A Certified Home Health Care Agency treats those who are homebound. They offer aid and other care services. They require their patients to have a skilled need. Some of these needs include nursing, physical therapy and speech therapy. This can also include teaching, IV therapy, and wound care. Once the skilled need becomes chronic, CHHA stop their services. CHHA’s do not offer aid for custodial care or housekeeping only. If you are looking to find a CHHA near you there are a few options. The Genesee County Health Department and the Visiting Nurses Association of Western New York are both CHHAs. They accept Medicare and/or private health insurance. A Licensed Homecare Agency is a little different. They offer supervised aid to help with daily activities. These agencies may also offer nursing, therapies, and skilled services. The skilled services must be authorized by the insurer. Aid services can be home health aide such as monitoring vital signs. Personal care aides help with personal hy
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