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TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS’ HOMES

TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS’ HOMES. Governance. The governing body is the Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board Board members are appointed by the Governor We are a State Political Sub-division. Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes. Self Supporting Annual Budget $ 39M Revenue Medicare Medicaid

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TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS’ HOMES

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  1. TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS’ HOMES

  2. Governance • The governing body is the Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board • Board members are appointed by the Governor • We are a State Political Sub-division

  3. Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes • Self Supporting • Annual Budget $39M • Revenue • Medicare • Medicaid • VA • Insurance • Private Pay

  4. TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS’ HOMES • Three existing homes • Murfreesboro • Humboldt • Knoxville • Facility profiles: • 140 total Beds • Provide intermediate and skilled care

  5. TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS’ HOMES • Planned Facilities: • Clarksville 96 beds - 2014 • Cleveland 108 beds - 2015 • Memphis 140 beds - 2017 • Tri-Cities 108 beds – 2018 Clarksville Tri-Cities Cleveland Memphis

  6. Why Choose Us? CARE • We can handle all post acute and long term care needs. • 24 Hour RN coverage • Short term rehabilitation • Full therapy staff onsite • Dietician on staff

  7. Why Choose Us? STAFFING

  8. Why Choose Us? TECHNOLOGY • Electronic Charting • Kiosks in hallways • More accurate charting • Alerts & Reports • Computers available for residents • Internet • Email • Wireless access throughout • Computerized Pharmacy

  9. Why Choose Us? FINANCIAL • The VA per diem is applied to reduce private pay costs. • When the Per diem is applied we are the most economical facility • Current per diem is $95.82 • Veteran may qualify for VA Pharmacy

  10. Regulatory Oversight Murfreesboro –Five Star Facility * Listed as “Best of the Best” by US News and World Report. TDH Annual Survey - Aug 2011 2 Deficiencies (minor) TDH Complaint Survey - Aug 2011 1 Deficiency (minor) VA Survey - June 2012 - Deficiency Free Humboldt TDH Annual Survey– Feb 2012 1 Deficiency VA Survey – Feb 2012 Deficiency Free Federal LFS – Mar 2012 Deficiency Free Knoxville – Five Star Facility TDH Annual Survey - May 2011 Deficiency Free VA Survey – March 2012 Deficiency Free TOSHA Survey – Feb 2012 1 Citation

  11. Don’t take my word for it! See the difference first hand • Visit a few local nursing homes…Then visit a TSVH. Go in unannounced and ask for a tour.

  12. RESIDENT MAKEUP • 75% of the residents at that facility must be veterans • The remaining 25% of the residents may be veteran-related family members, i.e. spouses, surviving spouses, gold star parents and dependent children

  13. Admission Eligibility • Veterans who were Honorably Discharged from Active Duty and at least one of these additional requirements: • Resident of Tennessee at time of admission • Born in Tennessee • Entered the U.S. Armed Forces in Tennessee • Tennessee address is official Home of Record on Veteran's Military Record • Has an immediate family member (Parent, Spouse, Sibling, or Child) or Legal Guardian who would serve as primary caregiver, who is a resident of Tennessee • Spouse or widow of a veteran or a Gold Star Parent may also be eligible for admission on a space available basis (25%)

  14. Admission Documents Needed • DD214 or other verification of Honorable Discharge • Must Have • Find and put somewhere safe • Marriage License if Spouse of Veteran • Insurance Card • Proof of citizenship • Living Will

  15. How Can You Help? Tell your Veterans to: • Acquire and organize the required admission documents prior to LTC need • Insist at the hospital to be discharged to a TSVH or they may end up elsewhere • Contact the nearest TSVH and start the admission process while still in the hospital or before scheduled surgeries • Get on the waiting list if they are having health issues or are currently in another nursing home.

  16. The Waiting List Priorities: • Emergent need (in hospital) • In SNF as skilled care • In Nursing Home non-skilled care • All others

  17. Why Choose us?

  18. Kiowa attack helicopter visit

  19. Navy Ball

  20. Navy Ball

  21. Hooters trip

  22. Cherokee Caverns Private Tour

  23. Cherokee Caverns Private Tour

  24. Strawberry Festival - Humboldt

  25. Strawberry Festival - Humboldt

  26. Resident band

  27. Honor Air flight

  28. B.B. Kings Downtown Nashville

  29. B.B. Kings Downtown Nashville

  30. Young-Williams Animal Shelter

  31. Young-Williams Animal Shelter

  32. Young-Williams Animal Shelter

  33. Young-Williams Animal Shelter

  34. Young-Williams Animal Shelter

  35. Tennessee State Veterans’ Home

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