About the Kansas City Regional Home Care Association

The KCRHCA was established in 1977 as a voluntary, private organization incorporated in the state of Missouri, whose primary focus or mission is that of serving the general welfare of the citizens of the Greater Kansas City Region.

We are a nonprofit, nonsectarian, voluntary, private organization whose primary focus is the general welfare of the citizens of Greater Kansas City. We believe Home Care is an essential element in the continuum of quality health care by preserving and promoting quality Home Care services.

KCRHCA believes that Home Care is an essential element in the continuum of quality health care. The membership is comprised of home care companies providing services in Kansas City and surrounding communities. Our mission includes working to enhance and build upon a strong regional home care community. KCRHCA works closely with statewide and national associations to advocate for home care patients and issues that both benefit and protect them.

The primary benefit of general membership includes networking, collaborative efforts in all areas of home care, support for problem-solving and keeping up-to-date with regulations and policies, as well as on-going education and innovative knowledge and practices.

Hospice

Hospice is a service, not a place. It is care that comforts and supports patients and their families when an advanced illness can’t be cured.

Hospice

Hospice is provided by specially trained professionals in end-of-life care. They manage a patient’s and support the whole family around the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of death and dying.

Home Health

Home health care is a wide range of home health services that can be provided in a client’s home.

Home Health

The home health team works under the direction of your primary care physician to help clients get better and safely regain their independence while in the comfort of their home.

Home Care (formerly Private Duty)

Home Care (formerly Private Duty) provides carefully selected caregivers to assist people with a wide variety of needs both in and out of their homes.

Home Care (formerly Private Duty)

Most importantly, they are giving, caring individuals who truly believe they should provide assistance to those in need, in whatever way possible to keep you safe at home.

Home Infusion

Home Infusion therapy is the administration of medication intravenously or subcutaneously.

Home Infusion

Medications that may be used are antibiotics, biologics, or specialty drugs for conditions like cancer. In addition, home infusion pharmacies provide equipment and supplies to administer the medications.

Medical Equipment

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is a term used to describe any medical equipment used in the home for a medical reason to help someone who is sick or injured.

Medical Equipment

Some examples of DME include by not limited to nebulizers, CPAP, catheters, oxygen equipment, patient lifts, beside commodes, hospital beds, and wheelchairs.

Our Members Say

The Kansas City Regional Home Care Association is one of the best organizations to join for networking and education as it relates to healthcare for people in the home.  From pediatrics to our senior citizens, there are many opportunities to share ideas and make contact with experts in the Kansas City area. Learning from other leaders in the community helped our company improve services and benefited our patients and our staff.

Rick Lane, former co-owner of Alternacare Infusion Pharmacy

It is a privilege to be a member of the Kansas City Regional Home Care Association.  Not only does it provide an opportunity to interact with peers in the senior adult healthcare industry, but it also keeps me up to date on all legislative changes as we work together to meet shared challenges. My favorite benefit is the coordination of knowledge and teamwork within the KCRHCA team – it feels like family.

Kristy Whitney, Head of Operations, Home Care Assistance

The Kansas City Regional Home Care Association has been beneficial to me as an administrator of a home health company to help stay up-to-date on current legislation and provide resources to help Medicare meet guidelines, such as for emergency preparedness.  It is great to be able to collaborate and network with other agencies who specialize in home care.

Shannon Rosales, Administrator, Novus Life Care Home Health

As a member of the KCRHCA we have had the opportunity to collaborate with other home care organizations in the region to gain valuable insight and education. The monthly education, advocacy opportunities, and regulatory updates are invaluable to helping agencies stay up to date and achieve better patient outcomes. The Emergency Preparedness Committee is another huge benefit of membership and has played a vital role in helping our agency be more prepared, especially during COVID.

Kristen Skelton, Education and Emergency Preparedness Manager, Children’s Mercy Home Care

Trusted Members

Committee Membership is the backbone of the organization. The primary benefit of general membership includes networking, collaborative efforts in all areas of home care, support for problem-solving and keeping up-to-date with regulations and policies, as well as on-going education and innovative knowledge and practices.

Building a strong regional home care community

We work closely with state and national associations to advocate for home care patients and issues that both benefit and protect them. As well, we provide our community of helping professionals in the fields of private duty, home health, durable medical equipment, and home infusion with networking resources.

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