Home care agency wins PMD Alliance Parkinson’s accreditation
Angels on Call becomes first, only LHCSA in US to win CPDC certification
Angels on Call, a home care services provider, has been granted Certified Parkinson Disease Care (CPDC) accreditation by the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Alliance (PMD Alliance).
The agency became the first in its field to earn the certification in the U.S. The accreditation involves training staff to create and deliver care plans that specifically address the symptoms and treatment management for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Angels on Call provides nursing, companionship, and other private-duty services, helping patients in their own homes with a full- or part-time caregiver. Other services may include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, social work, or rides to appointments.
“At Angels on Call, we don’t just care for people with Parkinson’s, we empower them and their families,” said Eric Dalton, vice president of Angels on Call, in a press release. “Through our CPDC accreditation we connect care partners, family members, and healthcare professionals, creating a community of support that empowers everyone involved.”
What does CPDC accreditation offer?
To become a CPDC facility, PMD provides standardized introductory training, followed by training that’s tailored to each facility’s needs. It offers a train-the-trainer model, where advocates serve as role models and are responsible for training staff on Parkinson’s awareness and education.
The certification enables care professionals to support Parkinson’s patients at every stage of their disease, from managing motor symptoms that include rigidity, slowness of movements, and balance and walking issues to addressing nonmotor symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and cognitive impairment.
Accredited facilities also receive a monthly newsletter with resources and educational materials that focus on Parkinson’s care topics and a marketing toolkit to help accredited facilities stand out.
PMD Alliance also promotes accredited facilities by listing them on its website and post-tagging on social media. Plus, it grants access to the Parkinson’s community through PMD’s live, online programs and recorded webinars.
“When advocates go through our CPDC trainings, they are specially equipped with the tools to provide the highest quality support for people with Parkinson’s, their care partners, and their family members,” PMD Alliance states. “Selecting a CPDC service provider not only ensures a knowledgeable, trained person to help on your journey, but also supports the continued connection and empowerment of the entire ecosystem of care for Parkinson’s and related disorders.”
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