What they call their work
What they do
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Conduct staff training and professional developmentProvides specialized training for home health aides in disease-specific conditions, dementia, clinical care, and customer service; trains healthcare students and professionals; and hosts professional development seminars for regional health partners.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver care navigation and wellness planningProvides personalized care navigation and life planning services for older adults and individuals with complex needs, including support for aging in place, enrollment in public benefits, coordination with community resources, and development of individualized wellness plans. Also offers care navigation services to employers to support employees during life transitions.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Deliver comprehensive home healthcare servicesProvides skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aide services, medical social work, and medical equipment and supplies to patients in Westchester, the Bronx, Dutchess, Putnam, and Rockland counties. Services are delivered in-home and include care coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Fund and support VNS Westchester’s healthcare programsFunds and supports the sustainability of Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester, Inc.'s healthcare programs and services through resource development and charitable outreach.
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Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
- Provide specialty and preventive health programsOffers telehealth remote patient monitoring, cardiac care, pain and palliative care, mental health home care, fall prevention using interactive home-based technology, and community health initiatives such as influenza vaccinations and monthly health screenings for at-risk seniors at community sites.
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Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
- Publish organizational reports and consolidate operationsPublishes annual reports and consolidated operations of affiliated entities into a single headquarters to improve organizational efficiency and transparency.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY P LEDDY | PRESIDENT/CEO THRU SEPT 2024 | 2 | $575K |
| JENNIFER BRULLO | PRESIDENT/CEO | 2 | $111K |
| CHRISTOPHER CARDONE | CFO THRU MAR 2024 | 2 | $77K |
| THERESA NICHOLSON | CFO | 2 | $50K |
- AMY ANSEHL DNP FNP BC RN — CHAIRPERSON
- ANDREA MCKAY-HARRIS — SECRETARY
- JAMES R MARTELL — TREASURER
- JESSE ROSENBLATT — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- MARTIN CONSIDINE — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD J DAVIDIAN — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Alzheimer’s Community Service Program Partner — Collaborates on programs and services related to Alzheimer’s care and support.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Collaborates on cancer-related programs and services.
- Cancer Support Team Partner — Collaborates on cancer support programs and services.
- Caregiver Resource Coalition Partner — Collaborates on caregiver support and resource programs.
- Community Care Navigation Partner — Affiliate agency launched by VNSW to expand continuum of care to include life planning and wellness services.
- Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) Government — Accredited by CHAP, a national accrediting body for community health programs.
- Health Care Advocates International Funder — Provided a $15,199 grant to support the expansion of services and launch of the LGBTQ+ Care Navigation Program.
- Home Care Association of New York State Network — Member of state-level home care association.
- Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester Partner — Collaborates on hospice and palliative care services.
- Jewish Home Lifecare Partner — Collaborates on long-term care and supportive services.
- Medicaid Government — Medicaid-certified provider of home healthcare services.
- Medicare Government — Medicare-certified provider of home healthcare services.
- National Association for Home Care & Hospice Network — Member of national home care and hospice association.
- Open Door Family Health Centers Partner — Collaborates on community health services and access to care.
- POW’R Against Tobacco Partner — Collaborates on tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives.
- Putnam County Disaster Preparedness Task Force Partner — Collaborates on disaster preparedness planning for vulnerable populations.
- Putnam County Health Center Task Force Partner — Collaborates on health center planning and services in Putnam County.
- Putnam County Special Needs Population Committee Partner — Collaborates on services and planning for special needs populations in Putnam County.
- Putnam Hospital Center Community Needs Assessment Committee Partner — Collaborates on community health needs assessments.
- Putnam/Dutchess Geriatric Committee Partner — Collaborates on geriatric care planning and services across Putnam and Dutchess counties.
- Regina Melly Partner — Administrator of the VNSW @ CCN program, point of contact for employer services.
- St. John’s Riverside Hospital Partner — Early collaboration partner for patient care transitions in Yonkers.
- VNS Westchester Partner — Hosts joint career events with VNSW FOUNDATION INC at shared headquarters
- VNSW at Home Partner — Provides additional personal care services covered by Medicaid or private pay, including 24-hour care.
- Visiting Nurse Associations of America Network — Member of national network of visiting nurse associations.
- Visiting Nurse Services Westchester Network — Part of the Visiting Nurse Services Westchester organization
- Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester Partner — VNSW at Home is an affiliate of Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester.
- Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester, Inc. Partner — Legal name of VNS Westchester
- Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester, Inc. Partner — Primary beneficiary of charitable outreach and support for health care programs and services.
- Westchester Children’s Association Partner — Collaborates on programs supporting children’s health and well-being.
How they approach the work
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- Coordinated, Nurse-Led Care to Improve Quality and Reduce Burdenmethodology: care_coordinationBy using nurse-led, interdisciplinary care coordination with integrated communication across providers, we ensure continuity of care and improve patient outcomes, because centralized clinical oversight enables dynamic, patient-centered planning and reduces fragmentation for patients and caregivers.
- High-Tech, High-Touch Integration for Enhanced Elder Caremethodology: technology-assisted elder careBy combining advanced technologies like the ElliQ robot with compassionate, personalized care delivery, we enhance engagement and support for older adults, because technology extends reach and monitoring while human-centered care maintains dignity and trust.
- Home-Based Care Model to Support Independence and Well-Beingmethodology: home-based_careBy delivering integrated health and support services directly in patients’ homes, we improve patient well-being and preserve independence, because home-based care reduces institutional reliance and increases comfort, continuity, and engagement.
- Personalized, Life-Centered Planning for Holistic Aging Supportmethodology: personalized-care-planningBy conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care and life plans in collaboration with physicians and patients, we support sustained well-being across multiple domains, because addressing physical, cognitive, social, and environmental needs holistically improves engagement and success in aging in place.