Under the leadership of AnnMarie Garrison,
President, who has 25 years experience in the homecare
industry, VNA Health at Home is committed to providing exemplary
patient care using the latest in technology available and fostering the
professional development of our staff. “AnnMarie is a natural fit for the position
of President. Her extensive knowledge of the industry and proven
leadership in an ever-changing and complex health care environment are
greatly valued.” said Maryanne Volkringer, past Chairman of the VNA Health at
Home Board of Directors. Prior to joining the VNA Health at Home team,
AnnMarie
held positions at Interim Healthcare in North Haven and Torrington,
Kaiser Permanente and Waterbury Hospital. She received her bachelor of
science in nursing from Western Connecticut State University. “This is an exciting time for all of us in
the healthcare industry. VNA Health at Home is poised to embrace the new
challenges and opportunities offered by the Healthcare Reform Act. The
agency will remain steadfast in implementing and utilizing new
technology to improve patient care and maintain our high quality
measures", comments AnnMarie.
Our
Quality Employees
VNA
Health at Home is a patient advocate,
and we encourage independence. Prospective employees
undergo pre-employment drug
screenings, statewide criminal and
motor vehicle screenings, and
reference verification. All
employees are covered by our general
liability, workers' compensation,
malpractice insurance, and are
bonded.
All employees are screened prior to
hire and annually thereafter, for
exclusion from participation in the
Office of Inspector General's
Medicare, Medicaid and all federal
healthcare programs.
Our
goal is to promote the concept that
our employees are our most valuable
asset, and to maximize their
potential and ability to contribute
to the success of the organization.
Licensed
by the
State of Connecticut and
Medicare
certified, VNA Health
at Home adheres to rigorous standards of quality in support of
our primary goal of providing the highest possible standard of
care to our patients.
Certifications:
Licensed, Medicare
Certified Home Care Agency
Our affiliation with
the Greater Waterbury Health Network (GWHN) provides us with access to the
services of our affiliates specializing in physical, occupation and speech
therapies, medical imaging services, laboratory services, cancer treatment
services, cardiac care and treatment, a network of physicians and specialists
and the services of Waterbury Hospital.
As an
affiliate of the
Greater Waterbury Health
Network - a family of Waterbury Hospital
Services, VNA Health at Home is able to
provide coordinated, seamless care for
patients making the transition from hospital
to home. Our
Home Care Program
provides a broad range of home health care
services to patients of all ages through a staff of skilled and
caring nurses, therapists, medical social workers and home
health aides. In addition, VNA
Health at Home is committed to keeping our
community healthy by providing health
screening, immunization clinics and health
related educational programs through our
Community Outreach Program.
Our Mission:
The mission of VNA Health at Home is to
provide exemplary health care through coordination of professional and
support services for those in need of preventive, acute, and maintenance
care. We believe the involvement of family and community is
essential to enhance the patient's well-being.
Our Network
Advantage:
Our affiliation with the
Greater Waterbury Health Network (GWHN) provides us with access
to the services of our affiliates specializing in physical,
occupation and speech therapies, medical imaging services,
laboratory services, cancer treatment services, cardiac care and
treatment, a network of physicians and specialists and the
services of Waterbury Hospital.
