Orleans Essex Visiting Nurse Association And Hospice, Inc.

Orleans Essex Visiting Nurse Association And Hospice, Inc., doing business as Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurse Association, is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal government awards. Established as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, this organization has been active in federal contracting and grant programs since at least 2003. While specific details about their services are not explicitly provided, their name suggests they likely offer home health care and hospice services in the Orleans and Essex areas of Vermont. As a visiting nurse association, they presumably provide skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and end-of-life care to patients in their homes or community settings. Their participation in federal grant programs indicates a commitment to advancing healthcare services and addressing critical issues in the healthcare workforce and patient care management systems.

Recent federal grant sub-awards to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurse Association demonstrate their involvement in healthcare-related programs, particularly in workforce development and case management services. They have received multiple sub-awards for "Premium Pay for Workforce Recruitment and Retention," suggesting efforts to strengthen and maintain their healthcare workforce in response to industry challenges. Additionally, they were awarded a sub-grant for "Conflict-Free Case Management Transition," indicating involvement in improving patient care coordination processes. These sub-awards were administered through the Vermont Agency of Human Services, implying a partnership with state-level health and human services programs. The nature of these awards aligns with the organization's presumed mission of providing community-based healthcare services and reflects their role in addressing critical issues in the healthcare sector, such as workforce shortages and the need for improved care coordination.