Purpose
The Partnership for Christian Science Nursing accredits Christian
Science care facilities to maintain high standards of Christian
Science nursing care, quality of life, and facility operation and
safety.
Accreditation
The Partnership provides written standards and conducts thorough
inspections of facilities that seek accreditation. The standards
and inspections consider both the religious standards of Christian
Science and community standards for care and safety.
Christian
Science Nursing Services
Christian Science nurses will assist patients with activities
of daily living. Nursing care may include assistance with washing,
bathing, commoding and dressing; assistance with mobility or changing
position; bed care; cleansing and covering wounds; preparation
and modification of foods; and communication with family, friends
and a Christian Science practitioner. Nursing care provided by
Christian Science nurses does not include diagnosing; recording
and maintaining a record of symptoms or conditions; administering
medication, drugs, or herbal or vitamin-based remedies; using
or administering medically-oriented techniques, equipment and
technology; or manipulation, massages, or physical therapy.
Medicare
and Medicaid
A list of accredited facilities that provide Medicare and/or Medicaid
(MediCal in California) coverage is here.
Insurance
Care at an accredited facility should be reimbursable for patients
whose health insurance policies cover Christian Science nursing
care in Christian Science nursing facilities. The Partnership
will provide accreditation verification to insurance companies
when that is needed.
Assurance
The care received at accredited Christian Science nursing facilities
is confirmed by third-party inspections offered by the Partnership
to be in accord with the highest Christian Science nursing and
community standards. The the Partnership will respond to complaints
regarding an accredited facility and will conduct a specific investigation
into any areas of concern.
Officers
President
- Beverly Luttrell
Secretary - Amy Fugman
Treasurer - Michael Fisher
Carol
Clothier, JLN - Inspection Coordinator
P. O. Box 47, Bellflower,IL 61724 Email
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