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Introducing….

Introducing…. The Oley Foundation, Inc. Providing critical information to over 8,200 members on topics such as research, health insurance and medical advances in the homePEN arena. A source of support, helping homePEN patients overcome the unique psycho-social challenges they face.

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Introducing….

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  1. Introducing….

  2. The Oley Foundation, Inc. • Providing critical information to over 8,200 members on topics such as research, health insurance and medical advances in the homePEN arena. • A source of support, helping homePEN patients overcome the unique psycho-social challenges they face.

  3. Oley Foundation Programsprovided at no charge to consumers, family members • LifelineLetter – bimonthly newsletter.

  4. Oley Foundation Programs • Regional Coordinator Network: 52 well-adjusted consumers or family members bringing outreach and support to their communities.

  5. Oley Foundation Programs • Annual and Regional Conferences: Opportunities for homePEN consumers, clinicians, providers and members of industry to share information and support.

  6. Oley Foundation Programs • Information Clearinghouse: Efforts designed to answer questions about homePEN through toll-free hotline, video library and web site. www.oley.org

  7. Toll-free Consumer Network: A networkingtool providing members free phone access to experienced homePEN consumers. Oley Foundation Programs

  8. Oley Foundation Programs • Oley Forum: A free online community for homePEN patients and their families, friends, and caregivers. It is a place where they can find and support one another, share stories and build a network of online friends. http://www.oley.org/forum.htm

  9. Oley Foundation Programs • MY HPN Education Modules: A free on-line tool to teach patients how to take an active role in managing their HPN and improve their quality of life.

  10. Keeping Patients SAFE • “Keep Me Safe” Initiative: A colorful bracelet and poster to reinforce the importance of maintaining a sterile-to-sterile pathway around vascular access.

  11. Oley Efforts… Educate consumers about the therapies that sustain them. Reduce isolation. Empower consumers to be active in their care.

  12. Those affiliated with Oley have better outcomes! NIH-funded study conducted by Carol Smith, RN, PhD, School of Nursing, University of Kansas, demonstrated that those connected to Oley experienced: • Less reactive depression • A lower incidence of catheter-related sepsis • A significantly higher quality of life

  13. You Can Help! • Oley Information Flyer – a HIPPA-compliant way to connect your patients with the Oley Foundation. Use the bulleted points on the front to introduce your patients to Oley programs. Complete the form on back, have the patient sign, and send it to Oley. We’ll mail them a new-member packet.

  14. You Can Help! Call 1-800-776-OLEY for outreach materials that will help you introduce consumers and professionals to the Oley Foundation.

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