(June 16, 2010) – The Minnesota Department of Health recently surveyed Good Neighbor Home Health Care and found it in full compliance with federal certifications regulations.

The state Department of Health periodically surveys home health care agencies like Good Neighbor if they want to be federally certified as a Medicaid and Medicare provider. Good Neighbor was one of the few agencies found to be in full compliance by the state during the past several years.

The survey involves a state Department of Health team that visits and interviews a sampling of patients to determine if the level of care is sufficient and the caregiver is qualified and follows proper procedures in caring for the patient. The survey also includes a review of the agency's personnel files, training requirements and clinical records.

"We're very proud of our nurses and aides, who provide a high level of patient care day in and day out," said Sherrie Christensen, Good Neighbor founder and president. "They work very hard to maintain their certifications and professional qualifications. This is a testament to a staff that's committed to excellence in home health care."

Based in Baxter, Good Neighbor has been serving central Minnesota for over 25 years. It provides a wide range of home health care, including medical care such as skilled and private-duty nursing, and physical and occupational therapy. Good Neighbor also offers non-medical care such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, etc. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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