Who We Are

Frequently Asked Questions...

How long have you been in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area?

The John F. Murphy Homes, Inc. had its humble beginnings in early 1977. At that time we were called the John F. Murphy Foundation, named for its original founder. The primary purpose of the foundation was to provide a “home-like” environment for adults with mental retardation and to help this population with everyday living skills. In February 1978 the first boarding home was opened. In 1980 a Respite program was developed to assist those people in the community who needed an occasional break. In 1984 the JFM Foundation opened its second home. In 1986 the name of the agency was changed to John F. Murphy Homes, Inc. Since that time JFM Homes, Inc. has added numerous new homes and programs. We are now providing services and programs for all ages, in their own homes as well as agency-owned homes.

Why choose John F. Murphy Homes, Inc.?

John F. Murphy Homes, Inc. has a history in the area. It has been around for over 20 years and is a solid employer in the area. It has a history of exemplary work with people with mental retardation.

What types of services do you provide?

Type Of Service:	# Of Individuals Served:	Consumer to Staff Ratio:	Hours of Operation:	Location:
19 group homes	108	1:2	24 hours a day	greater L/A area
10 supported living sites	11	1:1	various	greater L/A area
day program	26	1:2	8a-4p	Auburn
recreation program	150	1-2 staff at each activity	afternoons evenings weekends	greater L/A area
respite home	4	1:4	24 hours a day	Lewiston
community respite	150	varies	varies – usually 24 hours a day	greater L/A area
art program	12	varies	afternoons	Auburn
children’s services	18	1:1	varies – as needed	greater L/A area
internal training program	all JFM staff (500+)	varies – usually one trainer	usually 8-4 but as needed	Auburn
external training program	varies	varies – usually one trainer	as needed	various
outreach	2	1:2	as requested – usually between 8 and 4	greater L/A area

What does your quality assurance program consist of?

The quality assurance program at John F. Murphy Homes, Inc. is an aggressive pursuit for the best services possible. An array of outcomes is expected; measurement toward those outcomes is measured quarterly. The results of that measurement are reviewed by the quality manager and recommendations for action on areas needing improvement are made. Each home has a team that works to improve already exemplary supports for the people we serve. Supervision of employees is done on a daily basis and administrators are present and available in the group homes.

Who do I contact for a tour?

Housing

· Tours, more information – Ann Bentley (207)782-2726x206

Activities

· Art/theater program – Donna Thibodeau (207)782-1780

· Rec/leisure program – Donna Thibodeau (207)782-1780

Vocational programs

· Work, supported employment – Donna Thibodeau (207)782-1780

Training

· Fee for service training – Julie Moeller (207)782-2726x229

Respite

· Respite Home – David Wilbur (207)777-1409

· Community Respite - Lynne Fuller (207)782-2726x205

Children’s Services

· In home supports and residential placement – Cindy Klonowski (207)782-2726x211

Employment

· Job opportunities – Bob Ouellette (207)782-2726x204

JOHN F MURPHY HOMES INC.

Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

John F Murphy Homes Inc. is required by law to maintain the privacy of your health care information, and to provide you with a notice of John F Murphy Homes Inc.’s privacy practices. While required to abide by the terms of the notice that is currently in effect, John F Murphy Homes Inc. reserves the right to change John F Murphy Homes Inc.’s privacy practices at any time. If John F Murphy Homes Inc.’s privacy practices change, John F Murphy Homes Inc. will provide you with a revised notice at your next visit following the change.

Use of your health care information

John F Murphy Homes Inc. may use your information for treatment, payment, and health care operations. For example: Your information may be used to develop a diagnosis and treatment plan, or to coordinate referrals to another health care Provider.

Portions of your information may be submitted to your insurance carrier or other third-party payor to secure payment on your behalf.

Your information may be used in the course of health care operations, such as for quality assurance, evaluation, training, or audit activities.

Business associates performing services on John F Murphy Homes Inc.’s behalf related to treatment, payment, or health care operations may also have access to your information solely for the purpose of providing such services, provided that the business associate has agreed in writing to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

John F Murphy Homes Inc. may disclose information without your authorization as permitted or required by applicable law, including any of the following: to comply with public health statutes and rules; to make any required reports of abuse or neglect; to comply with health oversight activities by government agencies (for example, licensure); to comply with a court order, government subpoena, or other lawful process; for research purposes; in the event of your death, to a medical examiner; to avert a serious threat to health or safety; or for workers’ compensation purposes.

John F Murphy Homes Inc. may use your information to contact you for appointment reminders, or to provide information about treatment alternatives or other health services. Except as described above, John F Murphy Homes Inc. will not use or disclose your information, except with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time by giving written notice of revocation to John F Murphy Homes Inc..

Your Rights

You have the right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your information. However, John F Murphy Homes Inc. is not required to agree to a requested restriction, and it is John F Murphy Homes Inc.’s policy not to agree to such restrictions unless John F Murphy Homes Inc. determines, in John F Murphy Homes Inc.’s sole discretion, that a compelling reason exists to do so.

You have the right to receive communications from John F Murphy Homes Inc. in a confidential manner. If you would like John F Murphy Homes Inc. to use another address or telephone number to contact you, you must so request in writing.

You have the right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health care information that you have not authorized. To receive such an accounting, please contact John F Murphy Homes Inc. at the address given below.

You have the right to inspect and copy your information. If you wish to do so, you will be provided an opportunity to inspect your information within 30 days of receipt of your written request. You may be charged reasonable costs of copying your information, or of preparing any summaries that you request.

You have the right to amend your health care information. If you wish to do so, please submit the proposed amendment in writing to John F Murphy Homes Inc. at the address given below.

You have the right to a copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices upon request.

You have the right to complain to John F Murphy Homes Inc. and to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. To file a complaint, please contact John F Murphy Homes Inc. as set forth in this notice. Nobody is permitted to retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

For further information about John F Murphy Homes Inc.’s privacy policies, please contact:

Peter A Kowalski

John F Murphy Homes Inc.

800 Center St.

Auburn Maine 04210