Learn more about how VNA can bring essential healthcare services directly to homes of your patients.
We work with you to make sure our patients get the care they need, where they need it.
Our dedicated team collaborates with patients, families and healthcare providers to ensure tailored care plans that meet each patient’s unique needs. We bring essential healthcare services directly to homes, providing convenience and comfort while maintaining the highest standards of medical care.
Home Health Qualifications
To receive home health services from VNA Home Health, all patients must meet these qualification guidelines:
- Patient must be under the care of a physician who signs the home health plan of care, including the documentation of the face-to-face encounter.
- Skilled nursing or rehabilitation therapy services must be medically necessary.
- Patient needs care on an intermittent basis only (not daily).
- Patient must be homebound unless not required by the payer (Medicare requires homebound status for all home health patients).
- Individuals are considered homebound if leaving the home requires tremendous effort and assistance from another person or device.
Home Health Services
Professional health care services in the comfort of your home so you can get the treatment you need, no matter where you are.
- Skilled Nursing
- IV Infusion
- Behavioral Health
- Wound Care Specialists
- Ostomy Specialists
- Cardiac Services
- Physical Therapy
- Strong Foundations
- Vestibular Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Registered Dietician
- Medical Social Work
- Palliative Nurse
- Practitioner Services
- LVST
Home Health Referral
Providers can refer patients to VNA Home Health quickly and securely by phone at 816-627-6210 or by fax at 816-627-6235.
Hospice Qualifications
Our hospice services are tailored for patients with specific qualifications, including:
- Terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less certified by a physician
- Choice of comfort-focused care over curative treatments
- Specialized and compassionate end-of-life support provided by our hospice team
Hospice Services
Compassionate end of life care with a focus on comfort and dignity for patients and support for caregivers.
- Medical Social Work
- Skilled Nursing
- Palliative Services
- Chaplain Services
- Bereavement Services
Hospice Referral
Providers can refer patients to VNA Hospice Services quickly and securely by phone at (816) 627-6210 or by fax at (816) 627-6235.
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Home Health
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- Qualifications
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Home Health Qualifications
To receive home health services from VNA Home Health, all patients must meet these qualification guidelines:
- Patient must be under the care of a physician who signs the home health plan of care, including the documentation of the face-to-face encounter.
- Skilled nursing or rehabilitation therapy services must be medically necessary.
- Patient needs care on an intermittent basis only (not daily).
- Patient must be homebound unless not required by the payer (Medicare requires homebound status for all home health patients).
- Individuals are considered homebound if leaving the home requires tremendous effort and assistance from another person or device.
- Services
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Home Health Services
Professional health care services in the comfort of your home so you can get the treatment you need, no matter where you are.
- Skilled Nursing
- IV Infusion
- Behavioral Health
- Wound Care Specialists
- Ostomy Specialists
- Cardiac Services
- Physical Therapy
- Strong Foundations
- Vestibular Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Registered Dietician
- Medical Social Work
- Palliative Nurse
- Practitioner Services
- LVST
- Make a Referral
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Home Health Referral
Providers can refer patients to VNA Home Health quickly and securely by phone at 816-627-6210 or by fax at 816-627-6235.
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Hospice
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- Qualifications
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Hospice Qualifications
Our hospice services are tailored for patients with specific qualifications, including:
- Terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less certified by a physician
- Choice of comfort-focused care over curative treatments
- Specialized and compassionate end-of-life support provided by our hospice team
- Services
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Hospice Services
Compassionate end of life care with a focus on comfort and dignity for patients and support for caregivers.
- Medical Social Work
- Skilled Nursing
- Palliative Services
- Chaplain Services
- Bereavement Services
- Make a Referral
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Hospice Referral
Providers can refer patients to VNA Hospice Services quickly and securely by phone at (816) 627-6210 or by fax at (816) 627-6235.
VNA Home Health Documentation
Based on clinical assessments during a face-to-face encounter with a patient, physicians, PAs, NPs, CNSs and nurse midwives may modify a patient’s home health plan of care if medically necessary. Appropriate documentation must be completed by the recommending practitioner and signed by the patient’s physician. Please contact us at 816-627-6210 to obtain additional information.
Our history
Since 1889, we have served the Kansas City community wholeheartedly with the aim of providing quality nursing to help our neighbors meet their health needs. Read the story of how that commitment has informed our work ever since.
FAQs
Have Questions?
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Can I get reimbursed for time spent managing my home health patients?
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Often, with documentation of agency correspondence on file and copies of certifications in the chart, physicians can bill Medicare for managing patients in home health care (code G0179 is used for initial certification, and for each follow up). For more information contact VNA at 816-531-1200.
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How can I make a referral to VNA Home Health?
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VNA Home Health accepts referrals by phone at 816-627-6210 or by fax at 816-627-6235. If you prefer faxing your orders, feel free to request a VNA fax referral form that makes the process quick and simple. As always, if there are any questions regarding the referral process, contact the patient referral center at 816.627.6210.
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How does VNA Home Health compare to other home health agencies nationally?
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VNA measures the health outcomes of our patients each quarter. We analyze these outcomes closely to determine the strengths and weaknesses of services rendered during that period of time. After reviewing outcome results, we develop and implement strategies to continuously improve our programs and the overall quality of care in every aspect of services provided.
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Who can I contact if I have more questions?
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For more information or assistance, please contact us online or call our main office at 816-531-1200. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
