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"Apria Healthcare is America's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and services. We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our over 1.2 million patients nationwide. Apria offers a full range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services through a network of more than 12,000 health professionals.
Apria has annual revenues of almost $2 billion, over 580 operating sites in all 50 states, and 13,000 employees. Apria is the nation's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and clinical services.
Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures. Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs. Responds to emergency calls on an on-call basis. Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, nasal CPAP and ventilation. Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition. Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation. Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition and home environment. Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor."
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"Apria Healthcare Group Inc. is the leading national provider of home healthcare products and services, including oxygen and respiratory equipment, home delivered respiratory medications and a broad range of home infusion therapies and medical equipment. With approximately 504 branch and 34 infusion pharmacy locations nationwide, Apria serves 1.3 million patients annually throughout all 50 states.
The company has adopted quality improvement (QI) initiatives throughout all areas of operations. All Apria locations are accredited by or in the process of receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), an independent organization that develops standards for homecare and other healthcare providers nationwide.
Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the company employs over 11,000 employees nationwide, representing patient services and clinical pharmacy, nursing and respiratory care, operations, sales, logistics, billing and collections. Supported by corporate functions such as Finance, Information Services, Human Resources, Legal and Contract Services, Apria's division and regional business units are able to respond quickly to customer and patient needs."
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