BCHIP is focused on ensuring that our Bucks County seniors receive the highest-quality healthcare available so they can live their lives to the fullest. We are not only making sure that our current seniors have the care they need but are also focused on expanding our services to meet the needs of our growing senior population in the decades to come.
Advanced care planning
Advanced care planning is often referred to as a living will. In this document, you indicate in writing your wishes regarding key healthcare decisions you would like made, in the event that you are unable to speak for yourself. You choose a medical power of attorney to carry out those decisions, such as what life-sustaining care you would or would not like; whether or not you want to donate your tissues or organs; and instructions regarding moral, religious, or ethical considerations.
Creating a living will can seem overwhelming, which leads many people to postpone it indefinitely. But BCHIP offers a template document and free consultation to help walk you through each of the items that you need to consider. You can schedule an appointment with one of our trained facilitators by calling (267) 291-7882.
Long-term care partnership
BCHIP worked in conjunction with the Bucks County Commissioners, Bucks County Health Department, Bucks County Emergency Services, all Bucks County hospitals, and our long-term care facility partners to create the Bucks County Long Term Care Partnership during COVID, with an eye to the future.
Our goal is to develop cooperation and coordination among a wide variety of organizations that offer services to our senior, disabled, and convalescing residents in order to expedite transfers and streamline care so that all our Bucks County residents receive the health services they need, when they need them, at the highest quality of medical service available.
Homebound vaccines
Many seniors and disabled residents of our county find it difficult to receive vaccinations on a timely basis due to limited mobility or lack of transportation. BCHIP has partnered with Eric’s RX Shoppe to provide our homebound residents with home-based vaccine service.
Once you have determined your vaccination needs, contact us to schedule your appointment; you can call (267) 291-7882 or email rconnor@bchip.org when you are ready to schedule. Insurance is required for home vaccine appointments. If you are unsure whether you are covered, contact your insurance company.
Partnerships with hospitals
Bucks County’s hospitals are cornerstones among our BCHIP team of collaborators and are involved in almost all our endeavors in some capacity. For instance, our hospitals are key members of our long-term care partnership; work with our BCHIP Wellness Partnership to provide health education, promotion, and screening activities; and are vital allies in our Building Community Partnership, which bridges healthcare case managers with community partner agencies to improve coordination of patient care upon discharge.
BCHIP strives continually to improve care for all our residents, including our seniors. If you have any questions, needs, or ideas, please contact us. Input from our residents helps us target needs more accurately and serve our residents more fully.
