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What can the Health Group do for me?
HHHG provides access to a registered nurse 24-hours a day simply by calling 410-224-5683.
Also available are case management services and a full array of medical and non-medical
resources right in the Heritage Harbour Community. These services include:
- Registered Nurse 24 hours a day by phone
- R.N. Consults/ Skilled Treatments
- Blood Pressure Clinic: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.to noon
- Case Management - please call the HHHG office for more details.
- Annual Health Fair
- Medical and Professional Programs and Seminars
- Monthly Newsletter
- Notary Public Services
- Medical/Insurance Claims Assistance
- Information Library
- Bereavement Group
- Medical Equipment Closet
- Transportation to medical appointments
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Are my contributions tax deductible?
Yes. HHHG is a nonprofit charitable 501(c)3 organization. All donations are recognized by a
letter from the Health Group which includes the appropriate tax identification number.
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Case Management is the process of consulting, assessing,
planning, implementing and monitoring a member's progress in the home. The
skilled nurses of HHHG take time to talk to patient, family members and
professionals at hospital, nursing home, etc. in order to put together a care
plan and hire caregivers who are best able to meet our members needs.
Case Management exists to help people with medical and non-medical needs while staying in
their homes. For detailed information, please call the HHHG office and ask to speak with a nurse:
410-224-5683.
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When is the Blood Pressure Clinic?
The Blood Pressure Clinic is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30
a.m. to noon. Blood Pressure is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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How could younger, healthy men and women in HHHG benefit from membership in the
Heritage Harbour Health Group?
A suggested new service is to provide consultation to members
whose parents or other relatives reside outside of Heritage Harbour. We will not
be providing care out of the community, but we know the Annapolis and greater
community resources and could give valuable guidance regarding Case Management
to adult children who may be overwhelmed and confused. For those members whose
loved ones live at a great distance, our consultative services would still be
very helpful, as we could offer direction and support.
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What charges are incurred for members who require skilled nurse services?
No costs are incurred with HHHG, when a person requires
skilled nursing services and is under doctor's orders. Home Care agencies, (Gentiva,
Visiting Nurses, Community Healthcare), are in place to administer home care
services for a limited time, under Medicare and other insurances. Home Health
Aides are available in limited time frames when a nurse or physical therapist is
currently providing care. Should a paid member need a nursing visit from HHHG
during this time it is available at no cost as a benefit of membership. If a
member does not qualify for home care, but needs a nurse's care, i.e.
(injections, diabetic teaching, short-term dressing changes or skilled
observation,) RNs are available from HHHG at no cost for a period of time. If
the condition becomes chronic, a wound refuses to heal, etc., a small fee may be
assessed per nursing visit. Tax deductions are not applicable when a service is
being provided.
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How do services offered by another health care company in
the community differ from HHHG?
Options for Seniors, is a pay for services provider of custodial
services located in the Shopping Center in HH. Their routine charge is $18 per
hour, $12 of which is paid to the aide, while $6 goes to the agency. If a client
contracts for 8 hours a day, Mon-Fri, one has paid the agency $240 in
administrative fees for just one week. That obviously continues for the length
of the care plan. Contrast that with HHHG's $210, one-time set-up cost, $13 to
our aides and I believe you may be able to see the immediate savings.
Thereafter, our monthly maintenance charge amounts to about $3 a day, and one
has the registered nurse availability and follow-up, plus 24 hour answering
service. And, we are currently waiving the $210 charge for men and women with
five or more continuous years of membership.
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What are advantages of 24 hour answering service vs. AAMC Ask-A-Nurse?
HHHG has a 24 hour answering service. Members may speak to a registered nurse,
whom they likely know and who is familiar with them, and receive advice or
services as part of membership. Monday through Friday during operating hours
(8:30 am till 4:30 pm), a skilled nurse is available to see members in the
office or make a home visit as needed at NO COST. In addition, the HHHG nurses
and staff will follow up with you via phone calls and/or further visits. This is
not a feature of AAMC's Ask-a-Nurse. We consider Ask-a-Nurse as a valuable,
additional community resource.
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What are the advantages of HHHG vs. Department of Aging?
Advantages of membership in HHHG over just relying on the
Department of Aging are many. The HHHG list of services included in this
newsletter details these. Major among them is the presence of an office right in
HH, with personal, face-to-face communication with a registered nurse; a
Medicare claims specialist, a notary public and emergency care services. Make no
mistake, many members and even non-members have been helped in threatening
health care emergencies by the presence and expertise of HHHG's nurses. Case
management services are planned and carried out with efficiency and professional
supervision. The Department of Aging is another valuable, additional resource.
HHHG staff enjoys very cordial relations with the experienced and cooperative
employees of that government agency. But, please note, there is nothing like
having a nurse, virtually in your back yard, when you are in trouble. When you
use The Department of Aging, you do the work. When you are a member of HHHG; we
do the work for you and stand behind our arrangements.
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What are benefits to healthy person in Heritage Harbour of
belonging to HHHG?
The Heritage Harbour Health Group provides insurance against
health care emergencies, and stands behind the care it offers. Not a one of us
would pass on fire, car, flood or catastrophic health care insurances. Why then
would healthy adults ignore the benefits of a nursing model of care available in
their own neighborhood. The HHHG was conceived and developed by
community-minded, far-sighted residents interested in ensuring the well-being of
themselves and their neighborhoods for decades to come. Why, it would seem that
they would be proud to be part of such a community, and consider it their civic
duty to belong to and to support such a unique resource. Just in case healthy
adults need more reasons to belong, HHHG in 1991, reached out to greater
Annapolis medical offices, to the hospital and to local businesses and health
care personnel and invited them to participate in a yearly, day long Health
Fair. That is our gift to you, year after year in September. As well, monthly
programs of health and other relevant subjects are presented. WE INVITE ALL OF
THE RESIDENT BABY BOOMERS TO JOIN HHHG. WE FEEL CERTAIN THAT WHEN YOU ARE
AQUAINTED WITH THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP, YOU WILL WANT TO BECOME MEMBERS.
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Can membership dues be paid semi-annually if necessary?
The Heritage Harbour Health Group is pleased to offer the
option of semi-annual 0payment of member dues. Dues are currently $125. per
person per year. By arranging with the Office Manager, Susan Hardesty, billing
can be adjusted.
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Are HHHG financial reports available?
Financial statements are available upon request.
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