Agency helps keep costs down for seniors at home
Elizabeth Maxwell, director of East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging, says staying home saves seniors thousands of dollars versus nursing homes. In six counties, average nursing home costs run about 53,000 annually, while home care with state and federal funds costs 1,745 yearly, per agency figures. The agency, funded by state and federal dollars plus county matches, offers in home services and support to delay facility transitions, aiding about 3,000 people in Franklin County in 2012 with $2 million in services.
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EMS May Start Charging for Insulin on Some Calls
County EMS discusses charging options for insulin related care and the financial burden on patients The article notes crews cannot diagnose or force hospital transport even for serious conditions Refusals require a signed release to limit the county liability If a patient lacks decision capacity EMS may act with police involvement Power of attorney and misuse of ambulance as a cheaper fix are raised concerns.
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Local fire and EMS handle repeated refusals to transport
Robbins notes about 58 diabetic calls last year with patients given insulin shots who then refuse transport. EMS often serves as a go between primary care and home care, including flu like symptoms. Many refusals, hospitals still recommended. Agency may start charging for these incidents. a fuller report will go to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners detailing refusals versus stand by calls and reasons for EMS activation.
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Robbins
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Ottawa drought spurting water concerns across Franklin County
Ottawa's December effluent use was 1.428 million gallons daily, near last December, about 1.5 million less than July’s peak. The Marais des Cygnes River supplies surface water for Ottawa, with Pomona and Melvern lakes as upstream storage. The city serves about 15,000 residents, supplying 60 percent of Franklin County’s water, while drought triggers drought relief planning. Officials urge conservation, offer tips via releases, Facebook, and the city website.
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Water saving tips from Ottawa city officials
The Ottawa Utilities Department offers conservation guidance including repairing drips by replacing washers and fixing leaks, retrofitting faucets with aerators, installing an instant hot water heater, insulating pipes, using low volume toilets and ultra low flow showerheads, turning off taps while brushing teeth, and running dishwashers only full. Visit www.ottawaks.gov for more tips.
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