Washington Co. Public Health in Washington, IA
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Home Health Services
Washington Co. Public Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Washington, Iowa, certified by CMS since 1979. CMS lists 3 of the 6 core home health services for this agency: skilled nursing, physical therapy, and home health aide services. CMS has not published a Quality of Patient Care star rating for this agency.
- Skilled nursingRegistered nurses and licensed practical nurses provide wound care, injections, IV therapy, medication management and health monitoring at home.
- Physical therapyHelps patients regain strength, balance and mobility after surgery, injury, a stroke or a hospital stay.
- Occupational therapy · not listed by CMSRebuilds the skills needed for daily activities such as bathing, dressing, cooking and moving safely around the home.
- Speech-language pathology · not listed by CMSTreats speech, language, cognition and swallowing problems, often after a stroke or with a neurological condition.
- Medical social services · not listed by CMSSocial workers help with counseling, community resources, long-term planning and the emotional side of illness.
- Home health aideAides assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting under a nurse or therapist’s supervision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health Care Compare provider data. Listed services are those the agency is certified to provide; availability can change, so confirm with the agency before arranging care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Washington Co. Public Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Washington Co. Public Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Washington, Iowa, certified since June 6, 1979. Certification means the agency meets the federal Conditions of Participation, and eligible skilled home care can be covered by Medicare.
What home health services does Washington Co. Public Health offer?
According to CMS, Washington Co. Public Health offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, and home health aide services. Home health services are provided in the patient's home under a plan of care approved by a physician or other allowed practitioner.
Why doesn't Washington Co. Public Health have a CMS star rating?
CMS publishes a Quality of Patient Care star rating only for agencies that have reported enough Medicare patient episodes for the measures it uses. Washington Co. Public Health did not have a published rating in the latest CMS release. That is not a negative rating; ask the agency about its quality results directly.
Who owns Washington Co. Public Health?
CMS lists Washington Co. Public Health as government operated ownership. Government-operated providers are run by a state, county, city or public health district.
