Caregivers of Fairfield County

Program Overview

Caregivers of Fairfield County provides skilled nursing care, personal care, companion, and homemaking services covering all of Fairfield County.  Care is coordinated by a Registered Nurse and the patient's physician is provided with a Plan of Treatment every 60 days.  All residents of Fairfield County are eligible for service.  Services can range from help with a bath to meal preparation to light housework to medication reminder calls.  Referrals for services can be made by anyone.

The biggest challenge encountered by the Caregivers program in 2001 were the recruitment and retention of sufficient, qualified Home Health Aides to meet the community's needs and a decrease in funding.

2001 Statistics

2001 Accomplishments

1. At the Annual Awards Banquet in November, 1 Home Health Aide was recognized for 5 years of service.

2. Satisfaction surveys have been returning with excellent reviews which is evidence of the fine care the Caregivers provide to their clients.

3. The Annual COAAA survey was conducted in May with no deficiencies noted.

4. Development and implementation of preceptor program for Home Health Aides.  4 CFC Home Health Aides were selected and class was taken in August 2001.

5. New contract with Meals on Wheels Caregiver Support Program.

Did you know that Caregivers:

1. Has 13 Certified Home Health Aides and 1 Companion on staff.

2. Holds monthly care conferences to evaluate the services being provided.

3. Requires Home Health Aides to attend 12 education inservices annually.