About Us
ABOUT US
St. Agatha Home Healthcare began with the shared vision of our three founders to become the leading in-home nursing organization for the Henderson community. Our organization was founded on January 29th, 2019, with the people-centered mission of providing high quality services and compassionate care for all of our clients and team members.
With over 50 years of combined experience, our founders Ariel Avila, Imelda Serrano, and Alfred Esguerra fully understand what it takes to meet and exceed our senior citizens’ expectations.
Imelda Serrano, BSN, RN – Co-founder
Ms. Serrano is a Medical Surgical Nurse Shift Manager and has more than 20 years of nursing experience and is passionate about caring for her patients. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse.
Ariel Avila, BSN, RN – Co-founder
Mr. Avila holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse. He is a former Emergency Department nurse with over 20 years of nursing experience.
Alfred Esguerra, BSN, RN – Co-founder
Mr. Esguerra is a registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has over a decade of nursing experience and has a strong desire to achieve excellence in quality patient care.
Our Accreditation
St. Agatha Home Healthcare is accredited by The Joint Commission and has received The Gold Seal of Approval®. The Gold Seal of Approval® is awarded only to healthcare organizations that undergo an optional yet rigorous evaluation. This evaluation certifies that our organization meets the high standards necessary for delivering world-class care and that we engage in continuous improvement initiatives (The Joint Commission, n.d.).
Because of our accreditation our clients can rest assured that they will:
- Receive a safe and caring environment
- Have access to world-class care from professional and highly trained nurses
- Receive education about risks and options for a diagnosis or treatment
- Be protected as a patient and receive guaranteed privacy rights
- Receive a professional evaluation of a condition before, during, and after diagnosis and treatment
- Receive world-class protection against infection
- Receive counseling and planning for emergency situations
We provide a variety of home healthcare services, including but not limited to:
- In-home Skilled Nursing Services
- In-home Diabetes Care
- In-home Speech Therapy
- Medical Social Services
- Home Occupational Therapy
- In-home Orthopedic Care
- In-home Wound Care
- Home Health Aids
Non-discrimination Policy
It is the policy of St. Agatha Home Healthcare to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
Discriminatory Harassment Policy
Harassment or intimidation of clients, staff persons, or guests because of their race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status is prohibited and serve as grounds for termination. St. Agatha Home Healthcare is committed to maintaining an environment, within our offices and our clients’ homes and space, that is free of any harassment and will not tolerate harassment or discrimination against other team members, volunteers, or clients.
References:
The Joint Commission. (n.d.). Accreditation & Certification. Retrieved March 20, 2021, from https://www.jointcommission.org/accreditation-and-certification/