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Robust resources, efficiencies and dedicated service to drive $100,000 in savings

 

Experts say the graying of America and rising number of chronic conditions are compelling more people to seek quality healthcare in their homes. In order for home health agencies to keep up with demand, enhance the well-being of patients and remain competitive, they must align with strategic partners who can help drive improved outcomes. That’s why ViaQuest Home Health and Hospice turned to leading medical supplier Medline to simplify how patients across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania can receive vital medical supplies at home.

As part of this new patient home direct deal, Medline will ship anywhere in the country in 48-hours guaranteed with the majority of orders coming next day. This is possible through the company’s more than 40 distribution centers strategically located across the country to ensure customers can receive high quality products when and where they need them most.

Robust Resources and Expertise

As a manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and clinical programs, Medline helps facilities achieve both clinical and financial success. For ViaQuest, Medline took a closer look at adult brief usage and discovered varying types being used in multiple locations. Teams conducted a trial to reduce variance which led to more focused training and improved pricing. The company is now exploring similar ways to uncover additional savings for gloves, skin health and wound care products. In addition, the Medline Care Solutions program will allow Medline to handle non-Medicare billing for approved supplies. This means agencies can order from one medical supplier instead of multiple companies.

“Today’s healthcare leaders are under pressure to deliver quality, improve patient care and bring down expenses. This can be a tall order without trusted partners by your side,” says Joshua Paul, regional vice president, homecare division, Medline. “Our dedicated teams understand the healthcare business and the pains our customers face. This partnership with ViaQuest is a perfect example of how Medline can bring expertise and resources from across an entire company together to drive meaningful results.”

“With the challenges facing our industry today, we needed more than a medical supply vendor,” says Kathy Richard, RN, chief clinical officer, ViaQuest Home Health and Hospice. “With Medline, we found a strategic partner who took the time to understand our specific business goals and provided us the specific tools we needed to manage our cost. From clinical expertise to business analysis and reviews, we expect to see advanced clinical outcomes and enhanced cost management with Medline for 2017.”

After nearly two decades of home care experience, Medline understands that home health agencies need more than quality medical supplies. Learn about the comprehensive suite of services and programs available by visiting https://www.medline.com/pages/who-we-serve/home-health/.

About Medline

Medline is a global manufacturer and distributor serving the healthcare industry with medical supplies and clinical solutions that help customers achieve both clinical and financial success. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., the company offers 350,000+ medical devices and support services through more than 1,200 direct sales representatives who are dedicated points of contact for customers across the continuum of care. For more information on Medline, go to www.medline.com or http://www.medline.com/social-media to connect with Medline on its social media channels.

About ViaQuest

ViaQuest, Inc. is a healthcare company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Its areas of expertise include home health and hospice, mental and behavioral health, veteran services, employment services, and developmental disabilities throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest offers quality, highly-personalized, specialized and cost-effective care, empowering individuals to function independently and live their best possible lives. Through a wide range of innovative services referred to as ViaQuest’s Circle of Care, a skilled, dedicated staff ensures that the people served are active participants in their own care. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio. For more information, call ViaQuest at 614.339.8408 or visit www.ViaQuestInc.com.

ViaQuest Diversity & Inclusion Services and Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) partner for students with disabilities

 

*Reposted from the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati November e-Newsletter

As part of our commitment to our community, we partnered with ViaQuest and Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) in their “my tomorrow*ed” initiative during the week of September 12. This initiative provides CPS students with disabilities a look at real-world jobs, and promotes real-world experiences for the students to consider as they transition from high school to the world of employment. Rick Johngrass and Jo Ellen McCarthy, along with staff from ViaQuest, hosted students in 10th grade from five different CPS high schools to provide “Career Exploration Experiences”. Students had a chance to learn about our hospital and potential future job opportunities in healthcare. They also toured the second floor patient care unit to see what it might look like to work in a hospital. ViaQuest and CPS both ex-pressed their thanks for our participation in this important endeavor, and Stephen Buckner, ViaQuest Transition Services Supervisor, presented the hospital with a Certificate of Appreciation for contributing to the success of the program.

ViaQuest Veteran Services has developed a partnership with Sage Sustainable Electronics with a goal to provide veterans with a smooth transition from military to civilian life.

DUBLIN, OHIO,  Aug. 10, 2016 – ViaQuest Veteran Services is pleased to partner with Sage Sustainable Electronics’ and their One For All campaign. ViaQuest and Sage have combined resources in order to provide laptops to separating service members, veterans, reservists and military family members who do not have the resources to own or purchase one.

“We have the opportunity to support Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who selflessly and bravely answered the call to serve our country and its citizens. As a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, I understand firsthand the sacrifice that these men and women made to preserve our freedom and the struggle of returning to civilian life. We understand that laptops are critical to Veterans who are seeking employment and overcoming healthcare and social engagement obstacles in transition from their military to civilian life and we are more than happy to help in this process.” – Rich Johnson, President and CEO ViaQuest Inc.

Bill Waas, Executive Director of Sage’s donations programs, said “None of us can imagine getting through a day without a computer to help us stay connected, do our work, and generally get things done.  Businesses throughout the country retire thousands of laptops a day, some of which could easily be matched with separating service member in need.  Sage is thrilled to be partnered with ViaQuest, making a difference in the lives of separating service members by matching them with beautifully refurbished laptops from our generous business community.”  The need for the One For All campaign is greater than ever. The unemployment rate for veterans is higher than the national average of their age-matched civilian counterparts. Their loss of the sense of mission and/or the sense of

The need for the One For All campaign is greater than ever. The unemployment rate for veterans is higher than the national average of their age-matched civilian counterparts. Their loss of the sense of mission and/or the sense of accomplishment, often leads to depression and even suicide. They are value-based individuals; they have a strong work ethic, are focused and loyal, and perform to expectation. They just need opportunity, support and resources.

ViaQuest Veteran Services and Sage Sustainable Electronics will facilitate the donation of corporate laptops to separating service members – quickly, efficiently and securely. Sage is no stranger to technology donations, and is an Authorized Microsoft Refurbisher.  As a member of Microsoft’s Citizenship Program, Sage includes Microsoft Windows 10 and Office on computers offered to non-profit groups and their constituents.

“Our technology donations programs are a strategic value to our business clients, helping them give back to the community and support great initiatives like this one.  We make sure all corporate information is removed using the best tools in the industry, and then turn their surplus laptops into a gift of unimaginable benefit to separating service members.  We are thrilled to be partnering with ViaQuest, with whom we share concern over the welfare, happiness, and success of our veterans.” – Jill Vaske, President of Sage Sustainable Electronics.

According to Art Miller, Director of ViaQuest Veteran Services, “We anxiously await the opportunity to meet with every national or regional company who might be willing to donate laptops to veterans through Sage’s One For All program.  After Sage has sanitized and refurbished each laptop on our behalf, ViaQuest Foundation will make sure every veteran-in-need receives a laptop free of charge.  This is truly a remarkable program.”

To learn more about this program, or to donate your surplus business computers, please contact Bill Waas, Executive Director, Sage Sustainable Electronics at bill.waas@sagese.com or Veteran.Services@ViaQuestInc.com.

About Sage Sustainable Electronics

Sage’s mission is to make the world more sustainable by extending the life of electronics.  Sage provides IT lifecycle services to businesses large and small, helping them reduce data security risks and operational costs, and increase asset value.  Through strategic asset management programs for technology redeployment, donation, resale, lease return, employee purchase, and recycling, Sage creates multi-stakeholder benefits to businesses nationwide. The Sage GoodTogether® Program supports corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts by redirecting a portion of enterprise surplus technology to benefit a variety of social services, and reduce digital exclusion among low income Americans.
For more information, call 844-4SAGESE or visit www.sageSE.com, www.SageGoodTogether.com, and shop.sageSE.com.

New ViaQuest Office Now Open On the East Side of Cincinnati

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services has recently opened a new location on Red Bank Rd.
to offer services for individuals with developmental disabilities

 

CINCINNATI, OHIO, July 20, 2016 – ViaQuest Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of their second location in the Cincinnati area for their vocational program that provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Along with a wide variety of planned community outings, ViaQuest Day & Employment programs provide fundamental support to empower adults with disabilities to live their best lives while achieving optimum health and independence. ViaQuest delivers on this promise in a setting that is safe, inviting, challenging, and fun. Transportation services are available.

“We are excited to offer a second Cincinnati location that provides fundamental support to adults with developmental disabilities,” said Rich Johnson, president and CEO of ViaQuest. “Not only will this location offer community-integrated activities, but it will also provide much-needed employment opportunities.“

The grand opening of 4625 Red Bank Rd., Suite 101B, Cincinnati, OH 45227 is Tuesday, July 26 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., with tours of the new facility taking place during the open house.

“This is a great place for people with disabilities to hang out with friends, create lasting relationships and develop new skills that could increase their success and earning potential,” said Chasity Chamberlin, Executive Director, Day & Employment Services.

In business for nearly 19 years, ViaQuest is a comprehensive provider of support services to people with developmental disabilities, children and adults with mental and behavioral health care needs, and aging adults through home health and hospice services. ViaQuest employs more than 1,500 people throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest has the scale and stability of a large company and ensures the commitment to local relationships found in a small company.

Find out more about our Day & Employment services here.

Every 19 seconds, someone around the world hears the words “you have breast cancer.”

This past weekend, one dedicated ViaQuest nurse pulled together a team to provide strength and inspiration. She became a champion for her patient. Becky Bissett, RN was Mary’s nurse and was committed to creating a ViaQuest team to walk the inaugural Step Up for Stefanie’s Champions Walk/Run on Saturday, April 23, 2016, benefiting the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

Mary was very excited for this event and even wanted to participate with us. Unfortunately, due to her health, she was unable to attend and passed away the next day. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

The Team Mary was comprised of several ViaQuest staff including: Dr. Patel, Katie Gallenstein, Kathy Richard, Jeremy Bormann, Jill Ellis, Becky Bissett, Jennifer Bell and members of Mary’s family. Thanks to all of you for demonstrating your support for all breast cancer patients.

Stefanie Spielman established the Champion Award to recognize one of the most critical factors in surviving cancer: loving, unwavering support. In Stefanie’s case, such support during her battle with breast cancer came from her husband, Chris. To show her gratitude, Stefanie gave Chris the very first Champion Award in 2000.

Stefanie’s battle ended in 2009, but it was her hope that all cancer survivors could name someone who stood by them, gave them courage and helped them through.

To date, the Spielman Funds have raised more than $17 million to support patient care and ground-breaking research at the OSUCCC – James.

To find out more about ViaQuest Hospice services, click here. If you would like to be a hospice volunteer, please fill out our application.