Metrocare Givers, A Division of Tri-Borough Home Care, Ltd. offers Long-Term AIDS Home Care Program (AHCP). We take pride in serving the HIV/AIDS population. We are mindful of our roots in responding to the needs of our community.
Criteria for Admission to the Long Term AIDS Home Care Program (AHCP)
- HIV+ & Symptomatic or AIDS Diagnosis
- Chronic medical condition requiring nursing supervision
- Need for maintenance rehabilitation therapy
- Frequent hospitalizations
- Difficulty following medication or treatment regimen
- If psychiatric history – A psychiatric evaluation and statement indicating that patient is not a danger to him/herself or the community
- Patient must be under medical supervision. MD must sign initial Plan of Treatment every 60 days while the patient is on AHCP
- If patient lives alone he/she must be alert and acknowledge the need for care
- The home environment must be safe
- Must have informal support systems such as relative, friend, or case manager