A program designed to extend the home health services to include home improvements and structural alterations where necessary to ensure the continuation of treatment or provide access to the home or essential lavatory and sanitary facilities. See the VISN 2 Eyeglasses Benefit web page. Home Oxygen Therapy - Procurement and treatment of prescribed home oxygen therapy through contracted sources. This program is somewhat unique to the VA system.
Work is performed in-house in some cases and is contracted out in others.
Orthotics - The science of design, fabrication and fitting of orthopedic appliances, i.e. leg braces, spinal orthotics, foot orthotics, specialized shoes, surgical stockings, etc. Items procured, i.e. magnifying devices, voice enhanced watches, medical devices, etc.