Best of Care, Inc. Among First to Receive Home Care Accreditation
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Sets Quality and Business Standards
Quincy, MA – Best of Care, Inc., a private-pay home care agency based in Quincy, is among the first in the state to earn Accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. The alliance, which represents 170 home health and elder care agencies across Massachusetts, has created an accreditation protocol to promote quality services, ethical business standards, and superior employment practices in an industry that lacks meaningful licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts even while it grows in popularity.
“We are proud to be in the initial group of home care agencies to promote these accreditation standards that convey Best of Care’s commitment to quality service,” said Best of Care executive Kevin Smith. “Our clients’ peace of mind and safety is paramount. We are hopeful that people will continue to see the advantages of keeping their loved ones independent in their homes and communities.”
Best of Care, Inc. has been providing homemaker and personal care services to seniors since 1981. With offices in Quincy and Raynham, their staff provides care to elder consumers from Boston to Fall River. The agency prides itself on delivering service that reflects the Home Care Alliance Accreditation standards.
The Home Care Alliance launched this Accreditation Program for Private Pay agencies (agencies that are not paid by Medicare or Medicaid), in July 2010. Agencies seeking accreditation are required to submit documentation to show that they meet standards established by the Alliance.
The standards were developed over several months in consultation with 14 agencies throughout the Commonwealth. Training requirements, administrative protocols, and business practices are among the categories that the Alliance reviews for accreditation.
“We wanted to provide leadership for an area that is becoming more and more important to the health care delivery system in Massachusetts,” said Patricia Kelleher, executive director of the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. “These standards highlight our agencies’ best practices, and will help guide members of the public as they choose who will take care of their loved ones in their homes.”
About the Home Care Alliance:
With a mission to unite people and organizations to advance community health through care and services in the home, the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts is a non-profit trade association and advocacy group providing representation, education, communication, advocacy and – ultimately – a voice for the state’s home health industry. Founded in 1969, the Alliance has grown to represent more than 170 home care and home health agencies across the state. For more information, visit www.thinkhomecare.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 17, 2010
Kevin Smith
Vice President
(617) 773-5800x17
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