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Home Health Agency

A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.

Home Health Agencies in Falls Church, VA

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Assisted Living

An individual who provides supervision, socialization, and non-medical care to a functionally impaired adult. Companions may assist or supervise the individual with such tasks as meal preparation, laundry and shopping, but do not perform these activities as discrete services. These services are provided in accordance with a therapeutic goal in the plan of care.

Adult Companions in Falls Church, VA

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Labor Coaching (Doula)

Doulas work in a variety of settings and have been trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and just after birth and/or provide emotional and practical support to a mother during the postpartum period.

Labor Coaches Doulas in Falls Church, VA

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Home Health Aide

A person trained to assist public health nurses, home health nurses, and other health professionals in the bedside care of patients in their homes.

Home Health Aides in Falls Church, VA

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Homemakery

An individual who provides general household activities such as meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping, when the individual regularly responsible for these activities is temporarily absent or unable to provide for himself. Homemakers must meet the state defined training standards.

Homemakers in Falls Church, VA

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Nurse's Aide

An unlicensed individual who is trained to function in an assistive role to the licensed nurse in the provision of patient/client activities as delegated by the nurse; (2) An individual trained (either on-the-job or through a formal course generally of less than one year) and experienced in performing patient or client-care nursing tasks that do not require the skills of a specialist, technician, or professional. Examples of tasks performed by nurses aides include changing clothes, diapers, and beds; assisting patients to perform exercises or personal hygiene tasks, and supporting communication or social interaction. Specific education and credentials are not required for this work.

Nurses Aides in Falls Church, VA

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Attendant Care

An individual who provides hands-on care, of both a supportive and health related nature, specific to the needs of a medically stable, physically handicapped individual. Supportive services are those that substitute for the absence, loss, diminution, or impairment of a physical or cognitive function. This service may include skilled or nursing care to the extent permitted by state law.

Attendant Care Technicians in Falls Church, VA

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Personal Care

An individual who provides assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, activities of daily living as specified in the plan of care. Services which are incidental to the care furnished, or essential to the health and welfare of the individual may also be provided. Personal care providers must meet state defined training and certification standards

Personal Care Attendants in Falls Church, VA

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Respite Care

Respite Care in Falls Church, VA

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Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care

Allay Home Care is a Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care practice in Falls Church, VA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing families and caregivers of children with disabilities temporary relief from their duties. Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care at Allay Home Care perform in-home care or center-based facilities for hours or weeks at a time. Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care is the short-term care of children with physical and mental disabilities. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care practices include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, brain or spine injury, terminal illness, child abuse, and caretaker exhaustion. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care practices include maintaining daily routines or providing new activities, experiences, and friendships for children with disabilities.

A facility or distinct part of a facility that providers short term, residential care to children, diagnosed with complex or profound disabilities as respite for the regular caregivers.

Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care in Falls Church, VA

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Household Chores

An individual who provides home maintenance services required to sustain a safe, sanitary living environment for individuals who because of age or disabilities is unable to perform the activities. These services include heavy household chores such as washing floors, windows, and walls; tacking down loose rugs and tiles; and moving heavy items of furniture in order to provide safe access and egress.

Chore Providers in Falls Church, VA

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