Calvert Launches Healthy Feet Foot Care Program:

We are pleased to introduce our new foot care program which we have named "Healthy Feet."  The goal of this program is to provide our clients, especially seniors, with the opportunity to receive foot care in their home.  On the initial visit we will do a basic foot soak and massage and a skilled nurse will evaluate the clinical status of the feet and also lower extremities.  If problem areas are identified then a determination will be made as to the next step, which could include a home visit by a podiatrist or the scheduling of additional services by a home care aide or skilled nurse on a fee-for-service basis.  If certain specific criteria are met, then the primary care physician may be contacted to discuss the possibility of services being provided under the Medicare home health benefit.  Please call us at 747-8972 if you have any questions about this new program.

Wellness Program:

We are pleased to announce that Kathy Payne, LVN, is starting her 5th year as Wellness Coordinator.  Kathy has extensive experience in diagnostic testing and interpretation of test results.  Under Kathy's direction, Calvert offers the following tests for early detection and prevention of health problems:

    • Bone mineral density

    • CardioVision

    • Cholesterol Testing

    • Body Fat Composition

    • Liver Function

    • Protimes

    • Thyroid Screen

    • Prostate screen

    • Flu/pneumonia Vaccines

You may contact Kathy at (806)747-8972 to schedule an appointment.  If your organization or company is interested in a wellness program, Calvert will be pleased to prepare a quote tailored to your specific needs.

Calvert Participates in Texas Medical Foundation Collaborative Program
Calvert is participating in the Texas Medical Foundation (TMF) Home Health Collaborative Program. This is a 15-month program in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS has established as a national priority for home health agencies to decrease the Acute Care Hospitalization of Medicare patients. In addition, Calvert will also focus on outcomes related to Improvement in Dyspnea and Pain Interfering with Activity. Calvert is pleased to be working with TMF to improve patient outcomes.

Calvert Participates in National Home Health Quality Improvement Campaign
The Home Health Quality Improvement National Campaign 2007 is a grassroots collaborative quality improvement effort among the home health community, healthcare leaders, and Quality Improvement Organizations. The goal of the campaign is for home care patients to remain in their home settings, resulting in fewer avoidable hospitalizations. Home health agencies participating in the campaign will work to reduce the number of avoidable hospitalizations while improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.