Program’s goals mirror agency’s mission and experience

People Inc. affiliate People Home Health Care Services-Certified Inc. (People Inc. CHHA), was recently selected by the Erie County Department of Social Services to provide Nurse Assessor Services. People Inc. CHHA was selected through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process.

The certified home health agency will assess the needs of recipients of Erie County’s Medicaid-funded long-term care program, the Community Alternative Systems Agency (CASA). The primary goal of CASA is to promote access to cost-effective care for seniors and people with disabilities at an appropriate level and in the least restrictive setting. Regulated by the New York State Department of Health, CASA’s administration, supervision and case management functions are under the authority of Erie County.

With more than 20 years’ experience providing specialized home care services to individuals with disabilities and seniors, People Inc. CHHA’s work is in close alignment to the goals of CASA. People Inc. CHHA will perform nursing assessments and reassessments in individuals’ residences.

“People Home Health Care Services-Certified Inc. has been providing home care services and conducting nursing assessments for more than two decades,” said Laurie Cianfrini, administrator and associate vice president. “We are pleased to bring our expertise, experience and knowledgeable staff to the county and our community.”

People Inc. CHHA is a special needs CHHA that provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutrition services, social work and home health aide services to people with developmental disabilities who need skilled health care, living in Erie and Niagara counties.

People Inc. CHHA is an affiliate of People Inc., a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 12,000 people with special needs, their families and seniors throughout Western New York and Rochester. Since 1970, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity. To learn more, please visit www.people-inc.org. Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/people-inc and follow us on Twitter @PeopleIncNews.