Lamoille Home Health Agency Inc

Lamoille Home Health Agency Inc is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing home health and hospice care services. It is primarily focused on serving the residents of Lamoille County, Vermont.

History and Mission

The organization's mission is to support health, independence, and dignity by delivering quality care in the home. It emphasizes an inter-disciplinary approach to care, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive services during episodes of illness. Lamoille Home Health Agency collaborates with other healthcare organizations to offer a cohesive healthcare system and respects the rights of patients and their families in healthcare decision-making[1].

Services Provided

• Skilled Nursing: Provides assessments, treatments, and teaching under physician direction. Services include cardiopulmonary assessments, medication teaching, wound care, and intravenous therapy[2].
• Rehabilitation Services: Offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies to aid in recovery and improvement of physical and cognitive functions.
• Long-Term Care: Assists individuals requiring ongoing support with daily activities.
• Palliative Care: Focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, working closely with other healthcare providers to manage symptoms.
• Hospice Care: Provides end-of-life care with a team approach to enhance the quality of life for terminally ill patients and support their loved ones[1].
• Telehealth: Monitors patients' vital signs remotely to improve home care and reduce hospital visits.
• Better Breathing Program: Helps patients with respiratory conditions like COPD regain quality of life through exercise, education, and medication management[2].
• Falls Prevention: Offers techniques to reduce falls in elder and frail adults.
• Chronic Disease Management: Includes disease education, medication management, and coordination with other community services[2].

Financial Status

As of June 2023, Lamoille Home Health Agency Inc reported a revenue of approximately $9.2 million and expenses of about $8.04 million. The organization holds total assets of $12.5 million with liabilities totaling approximately $775,000[3]. Major sources of revenue include program services and sales of assets, while significant expenses include salaries and wages for healthcare staff[3].

Governance and Compliance

Lamoille Home Health Agency Inc operates as a tax-deductible charitable organization. It is certified by Medicare but not accredited by any third-party organizations[4]. The agency actively assesses its services to respond to the changing healthcare needs in the community[1].