CARES is contracted with Managed Care Plans in (7) San Joaquin Valley Counties to provide Asthma Remediation Community Support Services
CalViva Health
Madera
Fresno
Kings
Health Net
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
Tulare
Kern
Anthem
Madera
Fresno
Kings
Tulare
Health Plan of San Joaquin
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
Kern Family Health Care
Kern
Kaiser Permanente
Kern
CARES provides families with practical solution to reduce asthma triggers in the home and improve asthma medication compliance, including:
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuums
Allergen-impermeable mattress and pillow dustcovers
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services
High efficiency HVAC filters, air cleaners and air purifiers
Hygrometer (humidity monitor)
Asthma-friendly cleaning supplies
Spacer for metered dose inhaler (MDI)
MDI use and technique monitoring device
Mold removal and remediation
Ventilation improvements (e.g. repair or replace range hood)
Evaporative cooler cleaning and maintenance
Prior to implementing Asthma Remediation (AR) services, the CARES program conducts an in-home assessment to determine which AR services are required. The assessment includes the following components:
Patient Demographics
- Occupation (adult patient)
- Race/Ethnicity
- Education
- School and Grade (pediatric patient)
- School-related activities (pediatric patient)
- Caregiver Occupation (pediatric patient)
- Caregiver Education (pediatric patient)
Health History
- Family Asthma Hx
- Patient Age at Dx
- Last Well Visit
- BP
- Pulse Ox
- Medication Review
- Vaccine Compliance
Asthma Management Status
- Known Asthma Triggers
- Current Asthma Medications
- Rescue and Controller Medication Frequency
- Rescue Inhaler Access at Work or School
- Current Allergy Medication
- Missed Work or School Days
- Asthma Action Plan
- Actions to Manage Asthma
Asthma Home Environmental Assessment
- Building Information
- Second-hand Smoke
- Pets
- Consumer Products
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Kitchen Appliances
- Patient Bedroom
- Moisture Control
- Pest Control
- Outdoor Environment
LOCATIONS
Fresno, CA
1939 N. Gateway Blvd. #102,
Fresno, CA
P: (559) 272-4874
F: (559) 493-3802
Bakersfield, CA
1400 Chester Ave, Suite J,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
P: (559) 272-4874
F: (559) 493-3802