SafeHarbor Healthcare Services has been providing services to Staten Islanders since 1967 and is fully licensed by the New York State Department of Health. We are also proud to announce that we are fully accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Our healthcare professionals are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide a variety of services to clients whether they are in the home, hospital or other healthcare facility.
SafeHarbor is in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Department of Health. We schedule regular informational in-service lectures and distribute educational brochures so our staff is made aware of the latest data in precautionary health measures. We conduct quarterly Quality Assurance sessions which include other healthcare professionals in a variety of disciplines.
Our healthcare professionals provide care to clients throughout the Staten Island region. Whether it’s in the home, hospital or other healthcare facilities, our staff is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist in your healthcare needs.
EMPLOYEE CREDENTIALING
Employee Screening & Training:
We pride ourselves in employing the best qualified individuals to care for our clients. Each of our employees, whether they are Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Home Health Aides, Personal Care Aides or Child Care Workers are put through a rigorous credentialing process. They submit a copy of their current license or certification, proof of citizenship, previous employment verification, current annual physical examination, personal and professional references and a photo ID. Fingerprinting, under the auspices of the New York State Department of Health, and background checks are performed on all employees.
In order to provide the latest data in precautionary healthcare measures, we regularly schedule in-service lectures, skill assessments and distribute informational brochures. We follow the New York State Department of Health Rules and Regulations. Our nursing supervisors regularly evaluate the skills and performance of all our employees including observing employees during home visits to insure that our clients are being given superior quality care and that each member of the team meets and exceeds the high standards we set.
