Testimonials

One of the most significant benefits of joining a professional organization, like NAHC, is the opportunity it provides to either be a mentor or to find one. As a previous “mentoree,” I am a huge advocate for the NAHC Mentorship program. I was blessed to gain Carolyn Fleistra as a mentor. Carolyn offered me the ability to learn the industry and association from someone who had worked in the industry at the executive level for years and someone who had been involved in the organization at a high level. She shared her experiences, shared tips, ensured I knew where to be, and above all, gave me a sense of belonging. I highly encourage anyone to seek mentorship
Summer Napier, President, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
Through the HHFMA Mentorship program I have had several formal and informal conversations with my assigned mentor. This has provided the opportunity to evaluate and achieve my career goals within the industry – like being appointed to the HHFMA Workgroup. The knowledge I have gained since joining the industry has been extensive and the HHFMA Mentorship program has played a major role in my career development. I will continue to contribute to the success of this initiative, including becoming a mentor myself.
RJ Gagnon, CFO, Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice
When I first became a homecare executive, my predecessor and first home health & hospice mentor advised me to join HHFMA. “And never miss the Finance conference!” It was fantastic advice. The HHFMA has been a great source of current information over my career, and its mentoring program was a terrific additional benefit. I was fortunate to be assigned a wonderful mentor, Marcylle Combs. She answered my questions, introduced me to others, and helped me navigate all the resources available to members through NAHC and the HHFMA. I’ve also really enjoyed mentoring others over the years. If you are new to the HHFMA, a mentor can help you optimize your membership. If you are experienced, serving as a mentor is a wonderful way to give back to the homecare and hospice community.
Carolyn Flietstra BSN RN, Executive Vice President (Retired), Christian Living Services
The HHFMA Mentorship program has provided me with a great professional relationship with someone outside of my own organization. My mentor has been a great sounding board and someone I can reach out to as for insight and guidance related to professional development, speaking opportunities, educational resources and especially career aspirations. We often work together to discuss both financial and regulatory changes that will impact the home health and/or hospice industries. I cannot stress enough the value I have received being in the HHFMA Mentorship program and plan to become a mentor myself.
Mike Simione, Director of Cost Reports, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting

About Private Duty Home Care at NAHC

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The nation’s private duty care and services community fulfills a unique and essential purpose in modern life. Private duty care provides critical, quality, home-based care, and living support services for individuals young and old, helping them live full, independent, and connected lives in the comfort of wherever they call home.

Recognizing the interconnected nature of private duty home care with other segments of home care, hospice, and the healthcare continuum; the Private Duty Homecare Association (PDHCA) transitioned in 2020 to become Private Duty Home Care at NAHC – a fully incorporated service line offering of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice.

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PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE AT NAHC

Contributes towards strengthening the mission and vision of NAHC
Supports and reflects the interconnected nature of the evolving health care marketplace
Leverages the power of advocacy and influence NAHC has established with Congress to assist in private duty advocacy activities
Creates unity within home care and hospice
Offers an opportunity for enhanced tools and resources for the private duty home care community through NAHC

Our Mission

Private Duty Home Care at NAHC, seeks to empower organizations to meet evolving needs and consistently deliver the highest quality of private duty and personal care services through leadership, advocacy, education, and innovation.

Our Vision

Powered with the expertise, influence, and resources of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, Private Duty Home Care at NAHC, in partnership with our members and the greater private duty community, aims to set the standard for excellence in practice for the future in private home-based care and services.

Our Purpose

We foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and unity among our members, business partners, and affiliate associations in private duty home care providing an avenue for engagement, advocacy, and innovation-working together to elevate care in the home.

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