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7 ‘Hidden Gem’ Hospice News Stories in 2024

Hospice News

Addus earlier this month closed a $350 million acquisition of Gentivas personal care business. Though Addus has focused on growing its personal care and home health services, hospice remains a pillar of its strategy. The company seeks to co-locate its three services in the markets it serves.

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Increasing Hospice CAHPS Scores Through Enhanced Caregiver Training

Hospice News

Improving education and training for family caregivers may give hospices’ quality scores a boost. Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake has introduced a standardized caregiver training program designed to enhance the work they had previously done in this area. Caregivers] might be in need of support themselves.

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3 Key Hospice Technology Trends

Hospice News

Todays hospice leaders need a firm understanding of the varying and rapidly changing advances in technology that can impact their business lines and ability to support patients and staff, said Bivek Pathek, chief information officer at Empath Health.

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Making The Season Bright: Holiday Caregiving Tips

Community Home Health Care

However, for family caregivers, it can also bring unique challenges, especially when caring for a senior loved one. At Community Home Health Care, we understand the dedication and love it takes to care for aging family members. Offering respite care, giving you time to recharge and enjoy the festivities.

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Navigating the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving: Strategies and Resources

Home With Help

Caring for an aging loved one is never easy and when you live in a different city, state, or even country, it can feel overwhelming. Long-distance caregiving brings unique challenges, including managing logistics, staying updated on your loved ones well-being, and coping with the emotional toll of not being physically present.

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Adopting Tomorrow’s Tech: 5 Steps to Effective AI Training in Hospice

Hospice News

By managing these time-consuming processes, AI allows caregivers to focus more on direct patient care — the cornerstone of hospice services. It analyzes patterns in patient needs and staff availability, optimizing schedules to assign the right caregivers, to the right patients, at the right time.

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6 Ways EHR systems impact home care agencies 

AlayaCare

In this blog, we explore how EHR systems can empower home care agencies, unleashing a wave of operational efficiency and enhancing the quality of care provided to clients in the comfort of their homes. Ultimately, EHRs can empower caregivers to provide more accurate and effective care.