San Francisco Department of Public Health - Health at Home
From San Francisco Homeless Resource
Health at Home has two main programs:
Chronic Care Program
public health nurse case managers
- 635 Potrero Ave., 94110
- 415-206-6662 (Referrals)
- 415-206-6851 (Fax)
Home Health
visiting nurses for hands-on nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, home health aides.
- 45 Onondaga Ave., 94112
- 415-452-2100 (Admin)
- 415-452-2193 (Fax)
Health at Home is the visiting healthcare program of the San Francisco Department of Public Health - Administrative Office. While the majority of clients are seen in their homes, homeless clients may be seen in shelters or other sites.
Languages spoken include English, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin.
[edit] The Chronic Care Program
NOTE: Effective April 15, 2008 the Chronic Care Program has been closed by the DPH due to mid-year budget cuts.
This program is staffed by Public Health Nurses - Registered Nurses who focuss on education, coordination, advocacy and prevention, and can act as case managers for qualified clients.
These are clients who are chronically ill and/or disabled and require assistance with their medical and psychosocial problems.
qualifications:
- residents of san francisco
- have medical problems which are not adequately addressed in outpatient clinics.
- clients are NOT required to have insurance.
fee:
- For clients above a certain income threshold there is a $5 co-pay per visit. This fee may be waived for several reasons, including that the clients would refuse the service if required to pay.
referrals:
- 415-206-6662 for information on making a referral.
- Anyone can refer, although currently the majority of referrals come through health care providers and social workers at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) outpatient and Community Health Network clinics.
[edit] The Home Health Program
This program is staffed by Registered Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Home Health Aides who focus on practical care of individuals with hands-on needs for their medical problems.
qualifications:
- residents of san francisco
- must have a medical provider's order for specific nursing and physical/occupational therapy care
- clients are NOT required to have insurance.
fee:
- if not covered by medicare/medicaid or private insurance, fees are generally not charged.
referrals:
- 415-452-2100
- Hands-on nursing and rehabilition (physical and occupational therapy) requires a medical provider's order. These clients are typically, but not always, referred for care after discharge from San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH), and care requires a medical provider's order.
