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Professional Healthcare Update Spring 2010
April 8, 2010
Issue 2
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DSS Aging Services and Protective Services Update
On March 16, Marc Shok, Manager of the Adult Services Division of the CT Dept of Social Services and Cindy Perjon, Manager of Protective Services, presented an"Update on State Aging Services" at VNA Community Healthcare. Mr. Shok described both the structure of the Adult Services Division and recent program changes. Click here for a copy of his handouts on The Medicare Savings Program. He also described the upcoming DSS modernization project that will utilize technology such as document scanning and automated voice response with a new system of "case banking" for more efficient management of client cases. Ms. Perjon described the philosophy of Protective Services, which always starts with the right of self determination. She explained why this philosophy sometimes means Protective Services social workers and community professionals may see cases in a different light. Click here for a copy of her handouts. Both managers noted retirements have risen and there are fewer DSS workers today. |
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Don't Forget - We Care for Babies TOO!
 VNA Community Healthcare has an active maternal and child health program. Our nurses have specialized credentials such as IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), CBE (Childbirth Educator), CLE (Certified Lactation Educator) and LCCE (Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator). Most have worked on hospital obstetrics and gynecology units as well as post partum, nursery and newborn special care units. Know someone who's pregnant? Be sure to tell them to request a referral from their doctor or nurse to VNA Community Healthcare by calling our Transitional Care Department at 203.458.4275. Visits are covered by most insurances |
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Link to Life:
Special Offer!
LifeTime Solutions, the private home care affiliate of VNA Community Healthcare, is launching a promotion for their personal emergency
response system, Link to Life. From April 1 - June 30, 2010, they will provide free installation ($35 savings) and a $35 donation to the Connecticut Food Bank. Contact Ann Marie Fagan (203.458.5994) for more information or to schedule an installation.  |
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Celebration of Healthy Aging
The Shoreline Eldercare Alliance, of which VNA Community Healthcare is a member, will sponsor a Celebration of Healthy Aging on April 29 at 4pm at the Village at Mariner's Point in East Haven. Dr. Gerard Kerins, Geriatric Physician at the Hospital of Saint Raphael will be the keynote speaker. For details, click here.
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