Visiting Nurse Association of Saint Lukes-Home Health-Hospice Inc

The Visiting Nurse Association of Saint Lukes-Home Health-Hospice Inc, with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 240795497, is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive home health and hospice care services.

Overview

The organization operates within the category of Human Services—Multipurpose and Other/Hospice, as defined by the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE). Donations to this organization are tax-deductible, highlighting its status as a charitable entity.

Services

The Visiting Nurse Association offers a wide range of healthcare services, including:

• Home Health Care: Providing medically directed care and education for patients recovering from surgery or managing illnesses in the comfort of their own homes. Services are delivered under a plan of treatment established and approved by a physician and typically include the skills of registered nurses.

• Hospice Care: Delivered primarily at home, hospice care involves a multidisciplinary team of experts, including physicians, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and volunteers. This team offers pain reduction, symptom control, and emotional, social, and spiritual support tailored to the individual's and their family's needs.

• Maternal Child Health Programs: These programs aim to empower families from pregnancy through childhood, offering personalized support, education, and resources to build healthy and thriving families.

Governance and Finances

Key employees and officers of the organization include leadership roles such as President of the VNA and various Vice Presidents and senior healthcare professionals. The organization's financial operations involve managing substantial liabilities and employee compensation, reflecting its operational scale.

Mission

The mission of the Visiting Nurse Association of Saint Lukes-Home Health-Hospice Inc is to provide compassionate, excellent quality, cost-effective home health care, hospice services, and home-based parent/child programs.

Recognition and Contributions

As part of the broader network of visiting nurse associations across the United States, this organization contributes significantly to the national effort to deliver essential healthcare services to communities, mirroring the historical and ongoing role of VNAs in providing home-based care nationwide[2][3].