Started the agency, now what?

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Specializes in Hospice/Infusion.

Hi guys,

So I started my own health care service firm, licensed to provide medical and non-medical care to patients at home. I oversee certified home health aides and companions. I try to follow every rule and reg (and there are a lot of them) but there are a lot of questions that go unanswered. I am still trying to find out what the right way is to do certain things, one of them being administering ppds to my employees. Right now I ask that they get them at their PMD, but it would make it a whole heck of a lot easier if I could just admin in the office and read. I cannot purchase the vaccine without a Drs order, I don't know how to get a doc to write it for me, or how to ask them to right it...I'm hitting a wall, I wish I could get some help! I got through all the red tape with starting the agency, but every single day is a challenge! I hope it will all pay off someday, that is if we make it through the mass exodus of agencies who are not CMS regulated. Right now were al self pay, not sure how much longer that will go on before the regs change..again. If anyone has any advice HELP!

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Outsource to an occupational health. They will handle everything plus you will have a contracted provider should there be need for a worker's compensation provider

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Can your employees go to the CVS Minute Clinic down the street with your form? Do those clinics do PPDs? You can read the sites, yes?

Now as for cost ... (dot dot dot)

Then I'm also thinking of your municipal Dept of Health clinic.

I'd have to make some inquiries.

I do like PP's suggestion, esp with the concern for a worker's comp provider.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

I know in NJ you can send employees to the county health dept for a low cost TB. If positive the county coordinates treatment & follow up anyway. They also offer reduced cost vaccines such as HepB

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Hi LJ85,

I am looking to start my own home care business. Initially I though I could solely work for myself until my business grow. I would love to speak with you regarding the start up process if you don't mind. I am in New York area.

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I have some questions regarding starting a CNA training school here in Texas. If you could give me a call, I would love to more on how to go about starting it. 954-465-9375

Respectfully,

Tineeshia

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I sent you a pm

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me too! I am in the start up and cannot seem to get any guidance..any help is appreciated

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Could you call me I cant see your pm 954-465-9375

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