When most people think of home care nursing, they think of a nurse visiting their grandparents for two hours after a surgery, which is called a Skilled Nurse Visit. While that is a common and necessary type of home care, Communities of Care fills a different need; we provide Extended Hours Home Care Nursing.
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About: Joan Vaughn
I’m Joan, and I know home care from the inside out.
I’ve navigated my daughter through 24/7 home care nursing and managed her PCA’s. I’ve helped my parents move into (and out of) assisted living, Medicare episodes, skilled nurse visits, home health aids, and PCAs. Sandwiched in all of that, I’ve helped coordinate home care equipment and supplies, physical therapists, occupational therapists, county workers, and medications (oh, the medications). I know emergency departments, children’s hospitals, cancer wards, cardiac floors, and specialty units. I can recite health insurance policies (and call their bluff).
I know a lot of other things in life too, like Shakespeare, where to sit to see a great sunset over a lake, how to keep myself healthy, how to read a profit/loss statement and state statutes, when to use a comma, and that gratitude is one of the keys to success.
So I’m going to have this blog and write about home care from time to time. I’ll include topics like current legislation, professional boundaries in a tricky environment, and being a caregiver. I’ll also post some guest blogs from clients and nurses.
Join me in the conversation.
Recent Posts by Joan Vaughn
The Intentional Home Care Team
Teamwork and equity have always been key values for Communities of Care. We stand apart from other agencies because we created a new model in home care. The old model of nursing agencies is hierarchical, with lead nurses, preferential shifts, and a pecking order. We don't do that here.
From day one, Communities of Care has...
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Integrity and Accuracy
A few weeks ago. Communities of Care underwent an audit by an insurance company to ensure that we are complying with all the licensing requirements from the Minnesota Department of Health. We are thrilled to report that we passed with flying colors. The auditor was impressed with Joan’s efficiency and accuracy in...
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Happy Holidays from COC!
The employees of Communities of Care would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! We hope that you are with those you love, and that this time is filled with peace, joy, and wonder....
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