...Welcome to Global

NEWS

INTRODUCTION TO OUR THERAPIES

What can we do for you and your consumers?
Global Communication Services is a full service integrated clinical support agency providing services to long term care settings such as nursing and adult homes. We currently serve several hundred consumers throughout N.Y. State. Our mission is to provide high quality therapeutic services for individuals with special needs to improve the quality of their lives. Global serves all populations, with a primary area of expertise within the MR/DD population. Simple tasks like tying a shoelace, saying "pain" or purchasing a pack of chewing gum may be a difficult task for the mentally challenged. Physical and emotional changes pose daily challenges to those experiencing medical problems or the aging process. With careful training, caring, and integration, these tasks can be accomplished and even become second nature for the affected individual.

Global provides only those services that are adequate and absolutely necessary to improve the quality of life and promote independence. We hire qualified professionals/clinicians with an average "hands on" working experience of seven years providing services to challenged people who will provide comprehensive services tailored to the needs of each individual.

Integration of services with other disciplines and with families represents regulatory and clinical challenges for many organizations. Global is proud of its record in providing on-going education and methods training of staff and families. Our therapists are required to function as participating members of your inter-disciplinary team. Supporting paperwork is produced to exceed the requirements of your regulatory body and your organization's standards. Our office staff will work closely with the professionals and direct care staff at your site in order to coordinate the services and integrate the goals toward helping the individual reach higher levels of functioning in their family, workplace, and group home. Our Quality Assurance staff will ensure that we meet or exceed regulatory standards and will monitor the quality of services and the documentation of therapies.

Global accepts reimbursement from Medicare and/or Medicaid where appropriate. This means no out of pocket expense for the consumer or the agency. If necessary, fee-for-service billing can be arranged.

As part of our continuing effort to promote integration, Global Communication Services will seek out and engage organizations in the community. We are interested in working with organizations in the community and look forward to developing new relationships.

We are certain that based on our experience, our approach to integrating our services, and assisting with the carry over training from our clinical team (when requested); you will be pleasantly surprised by the difference we provide.

Global offers services in:
· Audiology
· Speech and Language Therapy
· Occupational Therapy
· Physical Therapy
· Psychology
· Nutrition
· Social Work
· Music Therapy
· Art Therapy
· The range of our services continues to grow and we will continue to add services as needs are identified within this and other populations

How to determine the need for services...
Please visit the "Services Offered" section of the menu located to the left. Further information is provided under the "Frequently Asked Questions" section of each discipline. This information is geared toward the primary care giver and the treatment team. This information will assist you in determining whether an evaluation and/or treatment would benefit the individual you are involved with.

Reasons for considering Global
· Meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of quality
· Currently serves several hundred consumers throughout New York State
· Is able to provide these services in all areas of New York State including remote regions that have been traditionally difficult to serve
· Currently has approximately 150 clinicians on staff who are available to meet clinical needs throughout New York State
· Offers physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, nursing, nutrition, music therapy and art therapy
· Recognizes the special dental needs of the MR/DD population and is presently developing a mobile dental unit
· Stands ready to meet other needs as they are identified
· Integrates services with the ISP and treatment team
· Assists with the carry-over training of the residential based clinical team, staff, families and consumers
· Provides quarterly summaries for site use
· Provides therapist representation during annual meetings and as required

Global consistently receives high marks from customers
In an anonymous survey conducted in 1997, customers indicated their satisfaction with our services. Similar surveys conducted in 2002 and 2004, displayed similar high marks with customer satisfaction. Areas surveyed included:
· Therapeutic services (quality)
· Reliability (attendance and punctuality)
· Service and support (administrative availability and responsiveness)
· Paperwork compliance
· Employees (professionalism and courtesy)

NEWS

We are pleased to announce our expansion into New Jersey, California, and Houston, Texas. In conjunction with this expansion, Global is seeking therapists to work in schools and early intervention programs. See below for details.

California: speech, occupational, and physical therapists are needed to fill openings in school settings. Qualified applicants should call (415) 343-2960.
New Jersey: speech and occupational therapists needed to provide early intervention treatment throughout the state. we also have several full time positions in schools. Qualified applicants should call (516) 327-4681.
Houston, Texas: speech therapy positions available in schools. Qualified applicants should call (516) 327-4681.

__________________________________________________________________________