LinksNational Association of Home Care and HospiceThe nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations Texas Association for Home Care (TAHC) Promotes quality and economic viability of licensed providers of home and community support services in Texas. Joint Commission An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Oasis The Outcome and ASsessment Information Set (OASIS) forms a comprehensive assessment for an adult home care patient provides the basis for measuring patient outcomes for purposes of outcome-based quality improvement (OBQI). Palmetto Contracted by Medicare to provide training and to be a regional intermediary. Home Care Compare As the official U.S. government site for people with Medicare, this website may be used to compare agency statistics in various categories. Office of Inspector General Inspect fraud or illegal acts within the Department of Health and Human Services. CMS Browse the home page for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Center for Disease Control This website is your online source for credible health information. Department of Health Human Services Find information on improving the health, safety, and well-being of America. Advanced Directives Quick resource for printing advanced directives or Power of Attorney. Suncrest Healthcare 1st Choice Home Health is proud to be part of the Suncrest Healthcare network. Based in Nashville, Suncrest focuses on developing effective partnerships with local healthcare communities-especially local hospital systems-to ensure that local communities' home health care needs are met in a caring, high quality, safe, efficient and cost effective manner. Non Discrimination Policy It is the policy of 1st Choice Home Health to treat all individuals in need of care without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, physical handicap, or national origin. 1st Choice Home Health offers the finest professional care and services on an individual basis, providing care for patients going home from the hospital or recovering from an extended illness. We accept referrals from physicians, family, friends, hospitals, or from you personally. |