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As an organization which is dedicated to providing care where people are most comfortable, in their homes, we welcome this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you where you are most comfortable and can browse through our site at your convenience. Please be sure to contact us if there's anything you would like to know more about or if you have suggestions as to how we can make our web site better. Simply click on the Send Mail link at the bottom of this page and let us know what's on your mind.
For 90 years we have been a source of compassionate care for those requiring health care services in the home.
We are a private, non-profit home health care agency and, since our founding in 1909, we have been a leader in developing community health programs to serve the needs of patients at home.
With so many home care agencies to choose from right here in Connecticut, it's important to know that based upon your insurance arrangements, you may have a choice of what home care provider you use for yourself or your loved ones. We feel that there are significant factors that you should know about Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut to help you when making a comparison.
When it's time to decide on a home care agency, be sure to consult with your physician or hospital discharge planner.
Some key points to consider when comparing home care providers:
- VNS of CT has been serving residents of Connecticut for over 90 years, building our reputation upon the quality of care that we provide not only to the patient, but also to the patient's family and loved ones. We recognize the strain families can be put under and we strive to lessen the burden.
- We are a non-profit organization, existing solely to provide necessary care to those in need. (see our mission statement)
- We provide care to patients under their physicians' direction, acting as their "eyes and ears in the home." For this reason, we have physicians on our Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Committee to ensure that we understand their needs and how we can work more effectively with them to treat their patients at home.
- We are licensed by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health.
- All of our employees must meet stringent credentialing requirements and have had thorough background checks.
- Our employees operate under established personnel policies, and our patient care staff follow explicit clinical protocols and have malpractice insurance.
- We thoroughly explore all possible avenues of remuneration on behalf of patients.
- We are affiliated with the St. Vincent's Health System, providing us with access to a wide circle of their clinical expertise that we may draw upon when necessary.
- Our exclusive home care affiliate is Partners in Care, Inc., an agency providing a variety of private quality-of-life services in the home. They can be reached at 1-800-524-6475.
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