Bourne, MA - TLC Private Home Care, a private-pay home care agency based in Buzzards Bay/Hingham/Chatham, is among a select group of agencies to earn Accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. The alliance, which represents 175 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.
John Botica, CEO, noted: “We are proud to promote these accreditation standards that convey TLC Private Home Care's commitment to quality. The peace of mind for our clients is paramount, and we are hopeful people will continue to see the advantages of keeping people independent in their homes and communities.''
The Home Care Alliance launched this Accreditation Program for Private Pay agencies (agencies that are not paid by Medicare or Medicaid) in 20l0. 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 an advisory task force representing agencies throughout the Commonwealth. The Standards were updated in 2017. 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 Timothy Burgers, former associate 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 175 home care and home health agencies across the state.
For more information, visit www.thinkhomecare.org/.
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Company Name: TLC Private Home Care Agency
Contact Person: Jolene Cicchese
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Phone: (774) 310-3876
Address:25 Main Street, Buzzards bay
City: Bourne
State: Massachusetts 02532-3106
Country: United States
Website: https://tlcprivate.com/buzzards-bay-and-barnstable-county-ma/
