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SOURCE Partners Atlanta

Service Options Using Resources in Community Environments (SOURCE)

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About Visiting Nurse’s Service Options Using Resources in Community Environments (SOURCE) Program

Service Options Using Resources in Community Environments (SOURCE), creates a continuing care network for at risk individuals who need medical attention, supportive assistance and prefer to stay in their own homes and communities. This alternative to nursing home placement provides comprehensive, preventative medical care along with in-home support services. Care management is central to identifying and providing appropriate service. SOURCE service options include the following:

Comprehensive Primary Medical Care

  • Specialist care coordinated through the participant’s primary care provider
  • Visiting Nurse Care Manager to coordinate care

Adult Day Programs

  • Daytime care and supervision in an adult daycare center
  • Available up to five days a week
  • Therapeutic activities and outings
  • Meals adapted to prescribed diets
  • Dementia-specific care

Personal Support Services

  • Assistance with meal preparation, hygiene and nutrition
  • Light housekeeping, shopping and other support services

Respite Care

  • In-home & out of home (where available)

Home Healthcare Services

  • Skilled nursing with medication management
  • Medical care management
For more information, call the Visiting Nurse
SOURCE Intake Unit!

Emergency Response Services

  • 24 hour, 7 day in-home electronic support
  • Personal Emergency Response System

Home Delivered Meals

  • Daily or weekly delivery of nutritious meals
  • Modified meals to meet special nutritional needs

Transportation

  • Coordinated for medical, dental, vision services

Enhanced Case Management

  • All social and medical needs are supported by individual Care Managers

Alternative Living Services

  • Alternative residence for persons unable to remain independent in their homes
  • Meals, personal care and supervision

SOURCE Eligibility Requirements

  • Have SSI Medicaid or Public Law Medicaid coverage
  • Functional impairment caused by physical limitation
    NOTE: Alzheimer’s and dementia are physical conditions
  • Unmet need for care
  • Approval of care plan by applicant/client’s physician
  • Services fall within the average annual cost of Medicaid reimbursed care provided in a nursing facility
  • Approval of an intermediate level of care (LOC) certification for nursing home placement
  • Client chooses community based rather than institutional services
  • Health and safety needs can be met by SOURCE
  • Participation in no other Medicaid waiver program
  • Medicare home health services do not meet their needs
  • The need for services beyond home delivered meals
  • A home environment free of illegal behavior and threats of bodily harm to other persons
  • A client is NOT required to be homebound to receive CCSP services

Visiting Nurse’s SOURCE Service Area

Barrow
Bartow
Butts
Carroll
Chattooga
Cherokee
Clayton
Cobb
Coweta
DeKalb

Douglas
Fayette
Floyd
Forsyth
Fulton
Gilmer
Gordon
Gwinnett
Hall
Haralson

Henry
Jasper
Murray
Newton
Paulding
Pickens
Polk
Rockdale
Spalding
Walton
Whitfield

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We've had a great day honoring our Veteran hospice patients for their courage, service, and connection. Our Veteran Volunteer retired Navy Captain Alan, traveled around to our patients’ homes today, honoring their service with a We Honor Veterans pinning event. A few of our patients honored today are shown here: Duane, an Air Force pilot, and later a commercial pilot, with a flawless 30-year flying record, and Edward “Ted,” a Navy veteran and centenarian honored at age 102. 
Alan, our Volunteer and a retired Navy Captain who served aboard the USS Long Beach during the Vietnam War, has spent over 15 years giving back to fellow veterans through visits and veteran pinning ceremonies. Through these events, Alan brings honor, understanding, recognition, and the unique bond that only a fellow service member can share. 
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Our Visiting Nurse Community Care Program leaders were proud to participate in today’s Newton County Senior Center community event, sharing how our full continuum of healthcare, aging services and provider networks offer the necessary care and resources needed. Every conversation and resource provided ensures those who need care know about the resources available, and understand the steps to access the healthcare and services they need.

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Visiting Nurse loves celebrating Our Amazing Home Health PTs and PTAs!

October is Physical Therapy Month, and our Home Health leader Jacqueline Ralph Blair brought the team together for a fun evening of bowling to celebrate the incredible work they bring into homes every day. This celebration was a small way to say thank you for the big impact they make in people’s lives.

In these times, connection and appreciation mean more than ever — and it was wonderful to spend time together as a team. 💙

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Congratulations to our employee of the month!

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🎉 Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Kim Shuford! 

Kim’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to this organization is second to none. She consistently goes above and beyond her role, each day, helping behind the scenes, truly embody the mission of Visiting Nurse Health System. Her commitment to excellence, drive and team spirit are key to how she consistently supports our clinical teams and our care partners to care for our patients and families. We are so grateful Kim is part of our team, and celebrate the positive impact she makes every day here at Visiting Nurse.

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Our team was honored to walk alongside our patients families, friends, and community partners, all coming together to raise awareness and honor those affected by ALS. It was an inspiring day filled with hope, strength, and compassion. 💜

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and supported this important cause. Together, we are making a difference!

📸 Check out some moments from this special day below.

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Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week's Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta

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