Human Services
Nursing Case Management
Overview of Nursing Case Management
This medical model of Case Management is an Arlington County funded program that provides Nursing Case Management to older adults and persons with disabilities. An initial home visit is made by the Registered Nurse for a comprehensive assessment of health and wellness needs. The Nurse Case Manager visits monthly and as needed for medical monitoring, health education, coordination of care and linking with resources. Also offered as a part of Nursing Case Management is assistance by Human Service Aides with bathing and personal care one or two times a week. The fee for the bathing service is based on the patient's income.
Wellness Program
Nursing staff offers educational programs for seniors and caregivers at a variety of sites throughout Arlington. The focus of programs are prevention with the idea of providing individuals with the information and resources they need to safely manage their health care issues independently in their own homes.
Home-Based Cluster Care Services
The Cluster Care Program provides eligible adults with long-term maintenance or support services enabling individuals to remain at or return home after hospitalization or skilled facility discharge. Services may include personal care services, nutritional support, environmental maintenance, and support services such as grocery shopping & running errands. Services provided are not medical in nature and therefore are not reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, or most health insurances.
Referral Services
The Nursing Case Management Staff also provides:
- Phone consultation and in-home evaluations to determine the health care needs of referred patients.
- Information regarding community resources for older adults or persons with disabilities.
- Representatives to participate in special projects concerning older adults or persons with disabilities.
Referrals may be made by patients, families, friends, physicians, and other community agencies by calling the Customer Service Center (703) 228-1700.
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Overview of Nursing Case Management
Wellness Program
Home-Based Cluster Care
Referrals and Other Services
