About Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester, Inc. (VNSW)
Overview | | What our Patients are Saying | What our Physicians are Saying | Home Care Statistics
Overview
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by Carol L. Weber and Hector Rueda |
| by Karen Bauer, VNSW R.N. |
When you or your loved ones are sick, there’s no place like home.
And
when you need Home Health Care, there’s no place like Visiting Nurse
Services in Westchester (VNSW). Founded in 1901, VNSW is the largest not-for-profit
Certified Home Health Agency in Westchester. We were the first in the
County to receive CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program) accreditation
from the National League for Nursing. VNSW is technologically advanced;
our nurses carry laptop computers for point-of-service entry of patient
information. Our entire staff is dedicated to providing quality home health
care. We provide 7-day, 24-hour services. VNSW accepts Medicare, Medicaid,
many private and managed care insurances, Workers Compensation and No-fault
Compensation.
VNSW truly has a heart for those at home!
What Our Patients Are Saying
"This is a note to let you now how appreciative I am of the help and kindness of Imelda Kleiman, the RN who was assigned to me. She was very caring and conscientious as were Meg, my Physical Therapist and Renee the Mental Health Therapist. As a former R.N., I can appreciate the wonderful care I received and for which I thank you."
- RoslynYoachim, Yonkers, NY
"I was just discharged by Romy (Johnson). I want you to know that my experience with your services has been excellent. Also, that my ostomy nurse, Oluchi (Nwokocha), was wonderful. Thank you for everything."
- Evelyn Landes, New Rochelle, NY
“During the past month Amee (Choksi) provided me with physical therapy treatments…At all times I found her to conduct herself in a very professional manner…the treatments were knowledgeable and skillful. Her demeanor was caring and thoughtful…In addition, I want to express my gratitude for the assistance that Sheila (Seelke, R.N.) provided in getting me maximum insurance coverage.”
- Harriet S. Hinden, Hartsdale
“Recently I have had several sessions of Physical Therapy given to me by one of your therapists, Carol Zoernack. She is an exceptional person and I enjoyed her very much. She was very caring, patient and a thorough person…She made me really want to do my exercises and do them on my own also…”
- Marilyn O’Conner, Peekskill
“This is to let you know that I am deeply grateful for the fine care given me for a foot blister. Debbie Vaughn was solicitous, kind, thoughtful, efficient, cheerful—really a wonderful person.”
- Matilda E. Welton, Pelham
“During my recent recovery from knee surgery, I was lucky to have had the services of Janet Ripolone, RN, from your agency…. She is a conscientious and competent professional who could see ‘beyond my knee’ and helped me to resolve related problems. For example: she gave me flu vaccine, did a hemocult test, monitored my blood pressure and responded to my concerns or symptoms by following up as necessary. I have just completed physical therapy with Steven Casarella from your agency and I want you to know how pleased I am with his work. He is a caring, sensitive professional who could distract me from pain and encourage me to continue my exercises ‘just one more time.’ He explained what was happening and why during my rehabilitation. I found this reassuring and helpful.”
- Mary H. Junker, North White Plains
What our physicians are saying...
VNSW is dedicated to providing exemplary patient care. For your information, we send a “Physician Satisfaction Survey” to each doctor who prescribes our services to patients. We want to know what we are doing right and what needs improvement. Below are some of the responses:
“Care is excellent.”
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Deborah Friedlander, MD, Yonkers, NY
“Service was punctual…physical therapy was excellent. If our patient is happy, we are happy. Thank you.”
- Leonard Girardi, MD, New York, NY
“Keep up the good work.”
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Carlo Bayakdarian, White Plains
“Excellent service.”
- Dr. Martin Lipman, Scarsdale
“Excellent communication by Mr. Hugh McKenzie (mental health nurse).”
- Dr. Marianne Makman, Larchmont
“Excellent service.”
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Dr. Rhonda Rubin, White Plains
“Excellent communication and responsiveness by VNSW—very helpful to me in providing top quality medical care.”
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Dr. Vergenia Simpkins, Peekskill
“Patient was happy with services. Service has been good and timely.”
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Dr. Dominic Aro, Yonkers
“Thanks for your continued help and valuable services.”
- Dr. Stanley Epstein, Scarsdale
