About First Aide Home Care

Awarded Accreditation from the Joint Commission

By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission's National Standards for health care quality and safety, First Aide Home Care, L.L.C. has earned the joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.

Founded in 1951, the Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation's health care though voluntary accreditation. First Aide Home Care, L.L.C., which provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services, received the Accreditation Award after the Joint Commission found that it had demonstrated compliance with the Joint Commissions National Standards for home care organizations. The on-site survey occurred on April 20th, 2010.

"In becoming accredited, First Aide Home Care, L.L.C. was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission surveyor experienced in the delivery of Home Care Services," says Margherita Labson, R.N., Executive Director, Home Care Accreditation, the Joint Commission. "Achieving accreditation demonstrates First Aide Home Care, L.L.C. commitment to provide high quality and safe care to its patients."

Victor H. Alvarado, Owner/Administrator, notes that accreditation is attainable only through the cooperation and communication among staff members. "Everyone here at First Aide Home Care, L.L.C. plays a valuable role in working to meet the standards. I think it gives them a feeling of prestige to work in an accredited organization," says Victor H. Alvarado. "They also appreciate the educational aspect of the survey and the opportunity to interact with the Joint Commission surveyor." For more information about First Aide Home Care L.L.C., call and speak with a representative today.