What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim November 2017 as Home Care Month in New York State.
Why it matters
Highlights the essential role of home care services. in supporting elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals to live independently, which could influence future policy and funding priorities for in-home care.
Recognizes the contributions of home care professionals and volunteers,. potentially boosting morale and public appreciation for a workforce often overlooked despite their critical role in health care delivery.
Aligns New York State with national awareness efforts. by joining the National Association for Home Care & Hospice’s initiative, potentially strengthening advocacy and resource coordination at both the state and national levels.
Encourages community and governmental acknowledgment of home care,. which might lead to increased public engagement, support for home care clients, and attention to pressing issues facing the sector.
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Declare Home Care Month
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Sponsors
56 Multi-sponsors
- William A. Barclay
- Michael Blake
- Kenneth Blankenbush
- Karl Brabenec
- Edward Braunstein
- Anthony Brindisi
- Kevin Cahill
- Vivian Cook
- Clifford Crouch
- Inez E. Dickens
- Anthony D'Urso
- Steven Englebright
- Patricia Fahy
- Sandy Galef
- Joseph Giglio
- Mark Gjonaj
- Deborah Glick
- Earlene Hooper
- Addie Jenne
- Mark C. Johns
- Billy Jones
- Brian Kolb
- Charles Lavine
- Donna Lupardo
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- William Magee
- Thomas McKevitt
- Steven McLaughlin
- Michael G. Miller
- Michael Montesano
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Walter T. Mosley
- Francisco Moya
- Dean Murray
- Catherine Nolan
- Robert Oaks
- Felix Ortiz
- Philip Palmesano
- N. Nick Perry
- Stacey Pheffer Amato
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Linda Rosenthal
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Robin Schimminger
- Rebecca Seawright
- Jo Anne Simon
- Aravella Simotas
- James Skoufis
- Fred Thiele
- Matthew Titone
- Mary Beth Walsh
- Raymond Walter
- David Weprin
- Carrie Woerner
- Kenneth Zebrowski
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 652 BY: M. of A. Gunther MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim November 2017, as Home Care Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Home care services provide high quality, compassionate health care services to those in… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 652 BY: M. of A. Gunther MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim November 2017, as Home Care Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Home care services provide high quality, compassionate health care services to those in need, especially at times of community or personal health care crisis; and WHEREAS, Home care is the most preferred method of health care delivery among disabled, elderly, and chronically ill individuals, eager to live independently in their own homes as long as they possibly can; and WHEREAS, Home care services allow families to stay together, and provide for greater health, dignity and comfort in our communities; and WHEREAS, Home care in the United States is a growing alternative to hospitalization or other institution-based forms of health care for acute and chronic illnesses, providing care to millions of Americans each year; and WHEREAS, Thousands of everyday heroes such as home care nurses, therapists and aides work tirelessly to provide professional health and palliative care and support to millions of Americans in need of quality health services; and WHEREAS, These dedicated home care professionals and volunteers form a support network that continues to play a vital role in health care delivery for our nation's disabled, infirm and aging population; and WHEREAS, The National Association for Home Care & Hospice, and thousands of home care agencies across the United States have declared the month of November 2017 as National Home Care Month, and are calling on all Americans to observe these occasions with appropriate ceremonies and activities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim November 2017, as Home Care Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, the Wellness Home Care, Ltd., and Sullivan County Public Health and Elant, Inc.
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