Parrish Home Health Continues to Excel

Parrish Home Health, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, has once again achieved exceptional rankings in a variety of local and national surveys.

Parrish Home Health offers care in the home for individuals who need medical, nursing, social or therapeutic skilled treatments. Parrish Home Health care partners also provide superior services to North Brevard seniors as they promote living independently at home.

Parrish Home Health’s recent achievements include:

• #1 in Patient Satisfaction by PRC, a leading, independent business services provider. Parrish Home Health was ranked at the 100th percentile in 11 of the 12 patient survey questions
• CMS/Home Health Compare (as of 6/2/10) ranked above the state and national reference scores in 11 of 12 reportable questions
• Received 39-month reaccreditation from The Joint Commission with a score of 100 percent

The Parrish Home Health team includes registered and licensed practical nurses; physical, speech and occupational therapists; medical social workers; and certified home health aides. These care partners work closely with Parrish Medical Center consultants to help coordinate the most advanced treatment options available for diagnosis and medication education, care of wounds and ostomies, dietary management, and prevention of hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

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About Parrish Home Health
Parrish Home Health, a not-for-profit agency, serves North Brevard County and surrounding areas with medical, social and support services. It is licensed by the State of Florida and certified for participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs. See the Parrish Home Health scores at medicare.gov/hhcompare.

About Parrish Medical Center
Parrish Medical Center is a nationally recognized industry leader having earned a number of prestigious recognitions including J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital ProgramSM Award for An Outstanding Inpatient Experience, Gallup Great Workplace Award, HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award™, Modern Healthcare's Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare and Spirit of Excellence Awards for Service, and more Joint Commission disease-specific Gold Seal® certifications than all but two other hospitals in Florida and one of only five in the nation. For more information, visit parrishmed.com or call 321-268-6110.