- Office
Hours
- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday (closed all legal
holidays) / Registered Nurse
On-Call 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a
Week
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- Coverage
Area
- All of Jackson County and into
bordering counties; Wood, Kanawha,
Putnam, Roane, Wirt, and Mason
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- Who Pays?
- We bill Medicare, Medicaid,
Veteran's Administration,
Insurance, and Private Pay
- Who is
Eligible?
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- Individuals who are homebound
and under the care of a licensed
physician and in need of
service. Jackson County
Health Department does not
discriminate on the basis of sex,
religion, race, handicap, national
origin, or age.
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- Homebound
Definition
(Medicare/Medicaid)
- Confined to home. If you have a
condition which makes it difficult
for you to leave your home, or
leaving your home is a medically
difficult and taxing effort. May
leave home for infrequent periods
of short duration.
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- How is
Referral Made?
- Hospital - Social Services,
Rehabilitation Facility, Physician
or Family Call
*If you have any questions, or to
determine eligibility, please contact
the Home Care Coordinator at
304-372-5913.
Private Duty
Services (private pay)
Registered Nurse
- Venipuncture
- Patient/Family
Teaching
- Wound Care
- IV
Antibiotic and Hydration Therapy
- Medication
Supervision
- Injections
- Catheter
Maintenance
Home Health Aide/Chore Worker (one
hour minimum required)
- Personal
Care/Bathing
- Light
Housekeeping
- Run
Errands
- Relieve
Family / Caregiver to Run Errands
or Rest
- Meal
Preparation
Our Staff is
Well-Screened, Well-Trained, CPR
Certified, and meets Yearly In-Service
Training Requirements
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