and InformationHome Health
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Mission
To provide compassionate, caring services that enhance the quality of life and the independent function of the residents with home health needs in the five northern counties of Idaho |
Mary DeTienne, Division Director with Senior Companion |
"Home Health enables people to recover in the comfort and security of their homes.
Our visits provide vital nursing care, but they also offer a social outlet, and that's also
vital." Mary DeTienne, Division Director
Public Services
Skilled Home Care |
Senior Companion Program |
Professional Nursing Registered nurses provide doctor-ordered medical care for patients in their homes and update doctors frequently.
Therapy Licensed speech, occupational and physical therapists provide treat- ments in the patient's home.
Medical Social Services Short-term counseling, referrals to community services and help with living arrangements, finances and planning.
Home Health Aides Assistance with hygiene.
Nutrition Consultation Provided by a registered dietitian.
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Companionship Screened and trained healthy seniors offer help with small chores, ride to appoint ments and companionship to homebound seniors.
Volunteers Men and women older than 54 with a desire to help homebound adults may volunteer as companions. Mileage is reimbursed. Training, a stipend, health insurance, vacation and sick leave are provided.
Independence Volunteers help aging adults preserve dignity through independence.
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Panhandle Home Health began in 1967 and has provided doctor-ordered nursing
care for homebound patients of all ages in the five northern counties ever since. In 2005,
2006 and 2007, Panhandle Home Health won national honors for surpassing patient expecta-
tions. Patients surveyed were pleased with the high quality of the nurses and personal
care staff and with the respect the staff showed them.
Twenty-three percent of Panhandle Home Health's clients return to the hospital for care,
which is 2 percent lower than the state average and 5 percent lower than the national
average.
Panhandle Home Health is not for profit and locally run. Home Health maintains offices in
each of the five northern counties. Headquarters in Kootenai County handles all referrals
and coordination of services. Call 415-5160 or 1-800-226-2053. FAX (208) 415-5161.