Why Choose CMS for Private Duty Nursing?
We provide the best in quality customer service
From your first interaction with our staff you will notice the difference. Every member of our staff, from our office professionals to our expert clinicians, is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. Initially we will need information about the services you are seeking. You will have the opportunity to speak with a specialist discuss the specifics of care.
We are selective in our screening of health care providers
We carefully screen each healthcare provider during the employment process and we only employ experienced, caring and compassionate staff. Every health care provider meets rigorous state, federal and company employment requirements, including background screening and drug testing. Employees must provide personal health records, past education and previous employment, including professional references. Annual TB screening is required for all employees.
We recommend you use caution when contracting with an independent contractor for private health care services.
We advise that you carefully consider the advantage of using a certified, bonded and insured agency that does not assign independent contractors as care providers. Independent contractors are NOT employed by the agency – you pay them directly. Independent contractors do not have to maintain the same standards as Joint Commission certified agency employees. They do not have to purchase malpractice insurance or workman’s compensation insurance. This means you will have limited recourse in the event of an incident in the hospital.
Independent contractors are not required to have periodic evaluation of the care they provide. We believe evaluation of services rendered in an essential component of quality. We take responsibility for screening and employing our employees. We pay their wages, taxes, malpractice and workman’s compensation insurance in the event that they get hurt on the job. We require criminal background and driving record checks and we can provide back up help should the main caregiver not be available. We are accountable for our staff, and maintain liability insurance for each employee. We want to provide piece of mind when you allow one of our employees to care for you.
Since we are the employer, we are responsible for paying our employees. You do not have to write a check to the health care provider AND to the agency. We streamline the billing process - you receive one bill and write one check. We believe that contracting with a certified, bonded and insured agency minimizes the risk of theft and exploitation of vulnerable patients.
Please do not hesitate to call us at 410-321-4267 to discuss the advantages and costs for private care if you are in the hospital or preparing for a hospitalization. We are the #1 health care staffing agency in the area and we will be happy to assist you. We are the expert team to guide you through your hospitalization and recovery. We are available to answer your questions and we welcome your call.