Fort Hudson Health System has appointed Ann Reynolds as Director of Patient Services of its newest home care program – Certified Home Healthcare Agency. Ms. Reynolds was previously the Assistant Director of Washington County Public Health providing oversight to the certified home care, long term home health and hospice programs; and administrator of Home of the Good Sheppard. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Russell Sage College. Ms. Reynolds has over 25 years’ experience in the home care profession as a registered nurse.
In her new position, Ms. Reynolds will be responsible for developing and overseeing the Fort Hudson Certified Home Health Agency, recently approved by the NYS Department of Health. This program will provide post-acute home care, intravenous services, short term therapy, and other home care services throughout Warren and Washington Counties.
“I’m excited to join the Fort Hudson team and look forward to developing and operationalizing this program as part of the organization’s strategic priorities” says Ms. Reynolds. “The region’s home care needs are growing, and this program will offer the community a local provider known for excellence and quality”.
According to Andrew Cruikshank, CEO of Fort Hudson Health System, “Fort Hudson’s newest home care initiative reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of the community. The appointment of Ms. Reynolds brings tremendous experience and complete knowledge of the communities we serve”.
Fort Hudson has over 425 employees, primarily in its skilled nursing facility and existing licensed home care program, and is one of the largest employers in Washington County. The new home care initiative is expected to add approximately 40 new professional positions when fully operational.
Fort Hudson Health System is a non-profit multilevel senior health care and housing provider located in Fort Edward NY. Its programs include skilled nursing; short term rehabilitation; specialized dementia care programs; two adult day care programs; licensed home care; community based case management; and senior retirement living. For more information, call (518) 747-2811 or visit www.forthudson.com
