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Clinical Resources 137B.S.N. completion program at Central Connecticut State University; and the diploma innursing program of the Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing. Eight master’s-preparedclinical nurse specialists support staff in clinical decision making and provide direct carein inpatient and outpatient settings. Nursing research and projects are encouraged andare reviewed by an active Nursing Research Committee. Other educational programsoffered by the hospital include freestanding medical residencies and other residenciesand fellowships in conjunction with Yale University School of Medicine. Other studentclinical rotations include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratorytherapy, laboratory and radiologic technology, and pastoral care. President and ChiefExecutive Officer, David W. Benfer; Vice President of Patient Services, Mary Kuncas, R.N.,M.S.; Director, Patient Services, Suzanne Locke, R.N., M.S.N.; Director, Staff Development andClinical Support, Judy Catalano, R.N.C., M.S.N.; Director, Nursing Resources, Barbara Nolan,R.N., M.B.A.The Regional Visiting Nurse Agency is a state-licensed, Medicare/Medicaid–certifiedagency dedicated to providing a full range of health care services in the home and community.An interdisciplinary team of professionals provides in-home managementand coordination of health care, including skilled nursing; physical, speech, and occupationaltherapy; home health aide service; homemakers; medical social work and medicalnutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian. Specialty programs include cardiacrehabilitation, behavioral health, home infusion therapy, maternal/child health, andearly maternity discharge. Health promotion programs include adult health guidanceclinics, well-child clinics, and flu and pneumonia clinics.The Regional Visiting Nurse Agency delivers over 76,360 home visits to over 2,000patients annually throughout New Haven County. Founded in 1920, the Regional VisitingNurse Agency became an affiliate of Saint Raphael Healthcare System, Inc., in 1996.Services are available twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. The Regional VNA isaccredited by JCAHO. Chief Executive Officer, Alexine Janiszewski, R.N., M.S.N.The Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System is one of the outstanding VeteransAffairs (VA) Medical Centers nationwide with quality clinical services and innovativeresearch programs. The two VA hospitals (West Haven and Newington) merged in 1995to form VA Connecticut Health Care System. Several VA Connecticut specializedprograms are recognized nationally and regionally. These include the Eastern BlindRehabilitation Center and Clinic. This is one of four national programs providing extensiverehabilitation services to blind veterans enabling them to gain and maintain theirindependence. The Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Center is a joint project withYale School of Medicine, and the Single Photo Emission Computerized Tomography(SPECT) provides state-of-the-art imaging for medical care and research in biology,psychiatry, cardiology, and oncology. VA Connecticut also encompasses the GeriatricRehabilitation Extended Care Service, Substance Abuse Treatment Program, NationalCenters for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alcoholism Research, SchizophreniaResearch, and a comprehensive cancer center. Additionally, clinical services includeepilepsy treatment, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac surgery, geriatric evaluation, respite