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Home Health Care Service: Associations and Other Organizations

American Association for Continuity of Care
AACC
638 Prospect Ave.
Hartford, CT 06105-4250 USA

(860)586-7525 Fax: (860)586-7550
Contact: Lisa Johnson, Exec.Dir. Johnson, Lisa
Health care professionals involved in discharge planning, social work, hospital administration, home care, long-term care, home health agencies, and continuity of care. Studies and researches issues; proposes and supports legislation concerning Medicare changes and home health care. Maintains speakers' bureau. PUBLICATIONS: ACCESS * American Association for Continuity of Care--Membership Directory (annual) * IMPAACT (bimonthly).

American Federation of Home Health Agencies
AFHHA
1320 Fenwick Ln., Ste. 100
Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA

(301)588-1454 Fax: (301)588-4732
Contact: Ann B. Howard, Exec.Dir. Howard, Ann B.
PURPOSE: Agencies providing therapeutic services such as nursing, speech therapy, and physical therapy in the home; associate members are corporations and individuals that support the federation. Promotes home health by influencing public policy. Presents the concerns of home health agencies to Congress and the Health Care Financing Administration; helps members work with their fiscal intermediary. PUBLICATIONS: Insider (semimonthly).

American Hospital Association
AHA
1 N. Franklin, Ste. 27
Chicago, IL 60606 USA

(312)422-3000 Fax: (312)422-4796
Contact: Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D. Pres. Davidson, Richard J.
Individuals and health care institutions including hospitals, health care systems, and pre- and postacute health care delivery organizations. Is dedicated to promoting the welfare of the public through its leadership and assistance to its members in the provision of better health services for all people. Carries out research and education projects in such areas as health care administration, hospital economics, and community relations; represents hospitals in national legislation; offers programs for institutional effectiveness review, technology assessment, and hospital administrative services to hospitals; conducts educational programs furthering the in-service education of hospital personnel; collects and analyzes data; furnishes multimedia educational materials; maintains 44,000 volume health care administration library, and biographical archive. PUBLICATIONS: AHANews (weekly) * Guide to the Health Care Field (annual) * Hospital Statistics (annual) * Hospitals and Health Networks (biweekly).

Foundation for Hospice and Homecare
FHH
519 C St. NE / Stanton Park
Washington, DC 20002 USA

(202)547-6586 Fax: (202)546-8968
Contact: Bill Halamandaris, CEO Halamandaris, Bill
PURPOSE: Established to improve the quality of life of American citizens, with particular emphasis on the needs of the dying, the disabled, the disadvantaged, and the elderly. Promotes high standards of patient care for hospice and home care services; develops and fosters mechanisms for assuring the proper preparation of hospice and home care staff and volunteers; conducts research related to health services, aging, and social policies; develops and promotes innovative and efficient alternatives to current health and social policies. Promotes the development of a comprehensive continuum of health care; provides a forum for public comment on social and health policy issues; educates and informs the public concerning matters of health and social policy. Seeks to reverse negative stereotypes associated with age and physical impairment. Accredits homemaker-home health aides; sponsors projects on subjects of importance to health care including Alzheimer's Disease, cancer care, and chronic pediatric health problems. PUBLICATIONS: All About Homecare--A Consumer's Guide * Annual Report (annual) * Directory of Accredited Homemaker-Home Health Aide Services (semiannual) * Foundation News (quarterly) * Model Curriculum and Teaching Guide for the Instruction of the Homemaker-Home Health Aide. Also produces documentaries.

Health Services Administrator
PO Box 3226
Carson City, NV 89702 USA

(702)649-7800 Fax: (702)649-2144
DURATION OF LICENSE: One year. REQUIREMENTS: Must meet necessary age and character qualifications. Completion of a course related to health care facilities. Continue training as prescribed by the Board. EXAMINATION: Yes. FEES: $100 application fee. $150 exam fee. $200 license fee. $100 renewal fee.

National Alliance for Infusion Therapy
NAIT
1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 600 S
Washington, DC 20004-2582 USA

(202)347-0066 Fax: (202)624-7222
Contact: Alan K. Parker Parker, Alan K.
MEMBERSHIP: National health care providers and manufacturers. PURPOSE: Promotes the appropriate use of infusion therapies (parenteral or enteral administration of drugs or nutrients) at home or in other alternate-site settings. Seeks to raise awareness of infusion therapies through educational and research programs. Works to influence public policy and private payer advocacy of infusion therapy. Establishes and disseminates guidelines for quality patient care. PUBLICATIONS: Infusion News (bimonthly).

National Association for Home Care
NAHC
519 C St. NE / Stanton Park
Washington, DC 20002 USA

(202)547-7424 Fax: (202)547-3540
Contact: Val J. Halamandaris, Pres. Halamandaris, Val J.
Providers of home health care, hospice, and homemaker-home health aide services; interested individuals and organizations. Develops and promotes high standards of patient care in home care services. Seeks to affect legislative and regulatory processes concerning home care services; gathers and disseminates home care industry data; develops public relations strategies; works to increase political visibility of home care services. Interprets home care services to governmental and private sector bodies affecting the delivery and financing of such services. Provides legal and accounting consulting services; conducts market research and compiles statistics. Offers members insurance discounts. Sponsors educational programs for organizations and individuals concerned with home care services. PUBLICATIONS: Caring (monthly) * Homecare News (monthly) * Hospice Forum (biweekly) * NAHC Report (weekly) * National Home Care and Hospice Directory (annual).

National Association for Medical Equipment Services
NAMES
625 Slaters Ln., Ste. 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-1171 USA

(703)836-6263 Fax: (703)836-6730
Co. E-mail: info@names.org
Contact: William D. Coughlan, CAE Pres. & CEO Coughlan, William D.
MEMBERSHIP: Home medical equipment, oxygen suppliers, and rehabilitation technology suppliers. PURPOSE: To represent professionals in the home medical equipment service industry; to support legislation and regulations that are beneficial to the home health care industry and provide incentives for suppliers to continue to serve Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsors education programs; maintains speakers' bureau. Compiles statistics and does Congressional lobbying. PUBLICATIONS: Associate Membership Directory (annual) * Names Annual Report (annual) * Names News (weekly) * Project Blueprint Report (annual). Also publishes press releases. TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES: electronic bulletin board; website, http://www.names.org.

National Health Council
NHC
1730 M St. NW, Ste. 500
Washington, DC 20036 USA

(202)785-3910 Fax: (202)785-5923
Contact: Joseph C. Isaacs, Pres. Isaacs, Joseph C.
National membership association of voluntary and professional societies in the health field; national organizations and business groups with strong health interests. Seeks to improve the health of the nation. Holds annual National Health Forum. Distributes printed material on health careers and related subjects. Promotes standardization of financial reporting for voluntary health groups. PUBLICATIONS: Congress and Health * Council Currents (bimonthly) * Directory of Health Groups in Washington * Guide to America's Voluntary Health Agencies * Long-Term Care * Standards of Accounting and Reporting for Voluntary Health and Welfare Organizations (The Black Book) * 200 Ways to Put Your Talent to Work in the Health Field.

National League for Nursing
NLN
350 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014 USA

(212)989-9393 Toll-Free: 800-669-9656 Fax: (212)989-9256
Contact: Dr. Sheila Ryan, Pres. Ryan, Sheila
Individuals and leaders in nursing and other health professions, and community members interested in solving health care problems (9,000); agencies, nursing educational institutions, departments of nursing in hospitals and related facilities, and home and community health agencies (1800). Works to assess nursing needs, improve organized nursing services and nursing education, and foster collaboration between nursing and other health and community services. Provides tests used in selection of applicants to schools of nursing; also prepares tests for evaluating nursing student progress and nursing service tests. Nationally accredits nursing education programs and community health agencies. Collects and disseminates data on nursing services and nursing education. Conducts studies and demonstration projects on community planning for nursing and nursing service and education. PUBLICATIONS: Nurse Faculty Census (biennial) * Nursing and Health Care (bimonthly) * Nursing Data Review (annual) * Nursing Student Census (annual) * Public Policy Bulletin (periodic) * State Approved Schools of Nursing - LPN (annual) * State Approved Schools of Nursing - RN (annual). Also publishes memos to members, curriculum and evaluation guides, and career guidance materials.