| Home Health Care Questions
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How long has Alpha Nursing Service been in business?
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Alpha Nursing Service has been in business since 1979.
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What kind of caregivers do you have available?
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Alpha Nursing Service employs registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse's aides,
and homemakers. Other professionals such as Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists are also available.
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What hours can I have service?
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Alpha Nursing Service provides service up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays.
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What does your service cost?
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This depends on the type of service you need. Our charges are determined by the level of care that
is appropriate to safely meet your care or service needs. Some of the cost of care may or may not be covered by insurance.
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How do I obtain your services?
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By calling our local or toll free referral numbers. 800-541-0244 or 630-922-5742
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Does Alpha Nursing Service meet tough home care quality standards?
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Alpha Nursing Service is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare. We are always working to achieve high quality standards. We are also Medicare certified.
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Are Alpha Nursing Service caregivers employees of the Agency?
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Yes, Alpha Nursing Service employs all of its nurses and aides.
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How well do you screen your employees/caregivers?
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Alpha Nursing Service employees undergo a thorough pre-employment screening which includes
work references, criminal background check, professional license or certification validation, health
screening, CPR certification, competency evaluation, and pre-employment testing.
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Who supervises my care?
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An RN clinical supervisor assesses your needs, develops a plan of care with your doctor and
provides ongoing supervision of the employees that come to your home and the care they provide.
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| Facility Staffing Questions |
What kind of reputation does Alpha Nursing Service have in the community?
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Alpha Nursing Service has a strong reputation for responsiveness to our client's needs and for providing professional service.
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How does Alpha Nursing Service work with our facility?
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Alpha Nursing Service provides staffing services under contract with the facilities. The contract meets the needs of both parties and clarifies the business arrangement and details.
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Are all the nurses and aides you send to our facility employees
of Alpha Nursing Service?
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Yes, all of our nurses and our employees.
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Is Alpha Nursing Service licensed by the State of Illinois?
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Alpha Nursing Service is incorporated in Illinois and is also licensed by the Illinois Department of Labor under the Nurse Agency Act.
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Who is responsible for providing the staff in-service education that is mandated by government laws and regulations?
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Alpha Nursing Service provides all required in-service education to its employees, including OSHA
Safety and Infection Control, Patient Abuse / Neglect Prevention and Reporting.
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How are your workers screened for employment eligibility?
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Alpha employees undergo a thorough pre-employment screening which includes work references,
criminal background check, professional license or certification validation, health screening, CPR
certification, competency evaluation, and pre-employment testing.
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Does your Agency maintain current liability and employment insurances?
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Alpha Nursing Service is fully covered by general liability, professional liability, unemployment
compensation, and workers' compensation insurances.
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