If not for these professionals, access to health care in many rural communities would be severely diminished or non-existent, health system executives say
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Heather D. Steffl
North Dakota Department of Human Services
People prefer to remain living at home and in their communities as they age and their abilities change, however finding caregivers and support can be a challenge – especially in rural areas.
The Nelson County Health System in McVille, N.D., started re-envisioning services just as the pandemic hit after applying for and receiving a small grant from the North Dakota Department of Human Services to pilot an expanded business model. The grant supported a key department priority: serving people closer to home. Funding provided resources to increase access to in-home personal care, housekeeping and other related long-term support services for individuals who qualify for federal and state funded programs, by assisting providers with start-up costs.