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How do I know if I am eligible for Mary Washington Hospital Home Health services?
A physician's order is required so that we can conduct a comprehensive assessment, called a skilled need assessment. The clinician performing this assessment will determine if you qualify for services. Homebound status may be required by insurance for home health services.
What does homebound mean?
Homebound means that leaving home requires considerable and taxing effort and usually requires the assistance of a device or another person. Most insurance allows absences from the home for short and infrequent circumstances. These will be defined in the comprehensive assessment visit.
How long can I receive services?
The frequency and duration of care will be determined during the comprehensive assessment visit and will be updated throughout your care based on your progress. The clinician will make the schedule of care in consultation with you, your caregivers and your physician.
How do I select the right home health agency?
To ensure you make the right decision, ask these questions and compare answers:
Q. How long has the company has been providing service?
A. Mary Washington Home Health Agency has been in service since 1982.
Q. Does it participate with your insurance company?
A. To learn which insurances we accept, call our office.
Q. Is the agency Medicare certified?
A. Mary Washington Home Health is Medicare-certified.
Q. Is the agency accredited?
A. As part of Mary Washington Healthcare, Mary Washington Home Health is accredited through The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Q. Does the patient’s plan of treatment state the specific tasks to be carried out?
A. Our agency coordinates the plan of care with patients, family and physicians.
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