Fall Prevention

For a patient who is not currently receiving home health care from VNA of Care New England, a doctor may request that the initial assessment be performed by calling the Intake Department at VNA of Care New England at (401) 737-6050.

For a patient who is already receiving home health care from VNA of Care New England, a nurse will contact the doctor to request permission to have the initial assessment completed.

For more information, contact VNA of Care New England and ask for the Intake Department, (401) 737-6050.

A team of medical experts will review the patient's assessment provided by the physical therapist and create the best plan to reduce the risk factors for falling.

The plan may include sending a physical and/or occupational therapist, nurse or home health aide to the patient's home to help develop the necessary skills to minimize their risk factors. A specially tailored plan is designed and implemented for each patient.

Most insurance companies cover this falls prevention program.