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The Medical Foster Home Program (MFH) is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care in a home setting. MFH is affordable care and is a great alternative to institutional care.
Veterans will receive care and regular visits by the VA Home Based Primary Care Team: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Social Worker, Dietician, Psychologist, Occupational
Therapist & Recreational Therapist. MEDICAL FOSTER HOMES PROVIDE * Furnished private room * 24-hour care/supervision * Medication Management * Personal care (dressing, grooming, bathing,
etc.) * Meals, laundry, cleaning * Flexible daily routine * Long term care option that encourages the highest level of independence * Transportation * Personalized care * A maximum of 3
veterans receiving care in the home * High levels of caregiver and veteran satisfaction * Assistance with chronic medical conditions MEDICAL FOSTER CAREGIVERS * Must pass annual inspection
by the VA Inspection Team * Criminal background checks * Home must be owned or rented by the caregiver * Must be 21 years or older, financially stable, complete application process * Are
flexible and have positive problem solving skills * Have experience with patient care * Are physically able to provide the needed care * Must have written backup plan if unable to provide
care * Must work with the VA Home Care team * Create a compassionate, family like environment * Complete bi-annual training DASHAWNDA LINDSEY, LMSW Medical Foster Home Coordinator E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: