Archive for the ‘Inservice Training’ Category
First Quarter Inservices is in Full Swing
Led by Director of Nursing, Janet Stofkoper, all Home Health Aides are required to attend 12 hours of continuing education per year. During the First Quarter, Janet reviews Infection Control, Safety in the Home and Emergency and Disaster Planning. Continuous training and practice ensures that our staff is well prepared for any contingency!
For more information on how you can prepare for emergencies, log onto www.nyc.gov/oem.
Meet SelectCare staff members who participated in our recent Inservice Meetings:
January Inservice Training for SelectCare Service Staff Members
RN Field Nurse Supervisor, Joan Biswas and AcceessNY representative, Marva Gayle discuss the free online service that helps all New Yorkers learn about benefits and programs that they may be eligible to receive. Marva taught our service staff how to access and use the website to identify benefits for our clients and our home care staff.
Some of the benefits are: Food Stamps, Housing, Medical Insurance, Child Care, Elder Care, Summer Camp programs, HEAP (Heat Assistance) Rent Assistance
Please visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc and use the website to see if you or someone you know may be eligible to receive assistance.



