New Zealand Home Health Association
Established in 1993, The New Zealand Home Health Association is the industry
association for providers of home support services.
Members are committed to meeting high standards and to working collectively
to strengthen the sector.
What is home
health?
Home health care
encompasses a range of services available in the community for people who wish
to stay living at home, but who need support to be able to do so. Services
include personal care (e.g. bathing), household management, nursing treatment,
and complex long-term care for people with serious conditions or injuries.
Services are provided by community-based agencies and companies who employ
support workers, caregivers and health care professionals.
Who pays for
home health services?
Generally an
assessment organised by a GP will determine what government funding is
available. ACC may fund support required because of accidents, whereas long term
disability or health conditions may attract subsidies from the Ministry of
Health. DHBs fund services for older people. Home health services may also be
purchased privately.
The New Zealand
Home Health Association Inc is the national body representing providers of home
health care services, supporting them to achieve the highest possible
standards.
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