Part of the community we serve...
HomeCare I.V. of Bend, Inc Staff Participates in
American
Cancer Society Relay for Life
Pharmacists, nurses and administrative staff conducted fund
raising events to participate in the Annual Relay for Life
fundraiser in past years. In 2006 our involvement was
limited to supporting the event financially, but our team looks
forward to full 
participation
in this annual event for 2007 and beyond.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. It offers everyone in a community a chance to participate in the fight against cancer. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.
Accreditation Survey 2006 
Every three years, a team of surveyors from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) makes an on-site visit to our facilitiy. HomeCare I.V. of Bend, Inc voluntarily undergoes these surveys to verify the quality and effectiveness of our staff and care processes. Using an extensive list of standards, the surveyors review and inspect procedures, facilities and operations to verify compliance. HomeCare I.V. is accredited under the home care and ambulatory care programs of the Joint Commission.
During the period between on-site surveys, HomeCare I.V. reports compliance with those stadards to the Joint Commission and identifies areas needing improvement. HomeCare I.V. of Bend Inc. received full accreditation for 2006 after an extensive on-site visit.
Information about HomeCare I.V.'s accreditation can be found at http://www.jcaho.org. Select Consumer or Healthcare Professional. Check the 'Homecare' box and enter '97701' in the zip code box.
HomeCare I.V. of Bend, Inc has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™.
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Clear Choice Open 2006 
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Adopt-A-Family
Every
year during Christmas time, the staff at HomeCare I.V. of Bend
select two families to sponsor and donate money to help
out. Food, gift certificates and gifts for the children
in the family are all part of the Adopt-A-Family program.
Families are selected based on need and are voted on by the
entire staff. Gift baskets are then delivered by one or
more of those closest to the patient. These families
truly appreciate the love and support they receive from our
family each year.
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Climbing Mountains for
Home Infusion 
HomeCare I.V. of Bend, Inc Vice President and CFO traveled to Rocky Mountain National Park near Denver, Colorado in early September 2006 to meet with Health Information Policy Director Bruce Rodman from the National Home Infusion Association and attempt to climb the park's tallest summit, Longs Peak.
Discussions included Medicare Part D and the recently introduced Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Consolidated Coverage Act (HR-5791). The pair, joined by three associates, then made the six mile hike from 8200 feet to set up a base camp two thousand feet below Longs Peak's 14,232 foot summit. The summit attempt made the following day was foiled by bad weather. A thunderstorm with high winds and snow caught them at the 13,200 foot level and forced their retreat.
Mr. Ed
Returns to Washington
HomeCare I.V. of Bend, Inc. Vice President and CFO Ed Neumann joined 100 other members of the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)at the second Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. The conference, held July 18 and 19, 2006, coincided with the introduction in the US Congress of the Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Consolidated Coverage Act (HR-5791). The act will provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of home infusion therapy, including infusion drugs, under Medicare Part B.
Consolidated, comprehensive coverage of home infusion therapy under Medicare Part P will provide seniors with a safe, clinically effective alternative to receiving care in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals and has the potential to save the Medicare program millions of dollars.
Following the conference, Ed met with Oregon 2nd Disctrict Congressman Greg Walden and his staff to seek his support as a cosponsor of HR-5791.
For more information on how you can support HR-5791, contact Ed at 541.382.0287.
HomeCare I.V. of Bend, Inc has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™.
