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Our name speaks of a higher standard of care as the Central Pennsylvania's only Visiting Nurse Association, which has been further accentuated by a national accreditation following a comprehensive on-site review from the Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP). Both Home Nursing Agency's Homecare and Hospice Programs have been granted CHAP accreditation with commendation after a review of our continuum of care and detailed interviews with our clients, staff and volunteers. The CHAP board ascertained that our top priority is centered on the needs of the patient and his or her family, respectively.

CHAP officials also reviewed the caliber of all Agency services, products, strategic development, company diversification, reimbursement procedures, recruiting and marketing strategies. In addition, Home Nursing Agency received CHAP commendations by exceeding requirements in our demonstration of leadership and innovation throughout our organization and community.

CHAP accreditation is a true validation of Home Nursing Agency's strengths and high caliber as a non-profit organization and community health resource. The Chap board also applauded the strong volunteerism as well as the philanthropic endeavors pursued by Home Nursing Agency.

Our Mission
The mission of the Home Nursing Agency is dedication to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, kindness, and individual pride.

Philosophy of Care
The Home Nursing Agency believes all of our services should be guided and directed by the following beliefs:

Excellence - all staff should strive to not only meet, but exceed the expectations of the people we serve.

Holism - our services should be holistic in nature to meet not only the person's physical needs, but those that are spiritual, environmental, social and emotional, as well.

Access - we will endeavor to make services available to all in need.

Individual Needs - the plan of care must be individualized to the special needs of the people we serve.

Choice - people should be active participants in decisions affecting their health care.

Team - an interdisciplinary team from various fields of practice is most appropriate to plan and evaluate the provision of care.

Coordination - we must facilitate coordination of care with allied health and human service providers.

Dignity and Respect - all persons should be treated with dignity and respect and all information held in the strictest confidence.

Qualified Staff - all staff should pursue educational opportunities to enhance their knowledge and continue to meet the standards of their profession.

Code of Ethics
The Home Nursing Agency has an obligation not only to the people it serves but to society in general to carry out its activities in an honorable manner.

This Code of Ethics applies to all who are associated with the agency including those who serve on boards and advisory groups, employees and volunteers.

Affiliations and Accreditation
HNA Community Services programs; Adult Mental Health Partial Hospitalization and Child Adolescent Partial Hospitalization are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare; Drug and Alcohol (Alternatives) services in Blair and Cambria County are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Intensive Case Management and Resource Coordination Case Management are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

Other Details
  • Home Nursing Agency provides various services through contracts with the Area Agency on Aging in Cambria, Bedford, Huntingdon, and Fulton counties.
  • Home Nursing Agency is a United Way member agency in Blair, Bedford and Huntingdon counties.
  • Home Nursing Agency and SUN Home Health Services, Northumberland, PA, through a joint organization formed under the name of "Quality First Community Health System," will provide regional coordination of home and community-based services for managed care contracts and other insurers throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Quality First was selected as the Regional Service Center for the Visiting Nurse Association of America for the Mid-Atlantic Region.




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