Overland Park, KS. - Essential Home Health ,Inc. proudly announces its award of accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) for the services of Home Health and Hospice.

ACHC, a private, not-for-profit corporation which is certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards, was developed by home care and community-based providers to help companies improve business operations and quality of patient care. Referring to the value of accreditation, ACHC President Tom Cesar indicated, "The survey process leads an organization to examine its policies and practices continually to clarify its strengths and improve its weaknesses."

Accreditation is a voluntary activity where healthcare organizations submit to peer review of their internal policies, processes and patient care delivery against national standards. By attaining accreditation, Essential Home Health, Inc. has demonstrated its commitment to maintain a higher level of competency and strive for excellence it its products, services and customer satisfaction.

Essential Home Health, Inc. provides a one-stop -shop for patients who need Home Health, Hospice or Private Duty services. The Owners are locals to the Kansas City area and are both Registered Nurses who have been in the healthcare business for over 15 years. The Interdisciplinary Team include the Medical Director, RN's, Home Health Aides, PT's, OT's, Speech and Respiratory Therapists, Social Worker, Dietitians, Chaplain and Volunteers. Services are provided in the counties of Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Miami and Douglas. Call for FREE Assessment to determine eligibility.

Hospice is a special kind of care for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness or condition.

Hospice goal is palliative than curative. It emphasizes quality of life rather than length of life.

Hospice care focuses on pain and symptom control to enable the patient to live as fully and comfortably as possible.

Hospice treats not only the physical aspect but also emotional and spiritual needs of patients. Hospice supports family and caregivers by offering counseling, training and education.

Hospice Care is not time limited. As long as the patient’s physician and the Care team physician certifies that the patient has terminal illness, the patient may continue to receive Hospice services beyond the 6- month period or less of life expectancy.