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Home Care Month

AT Home Care & Hospice

A Seamless Partnership for Patient-Centered Home Care: Bridging Expertise for Optimal Outcomes As we celebrate National Home Care Month, we extend our gratitude to our referring providers for their continued trust and collaboration.

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Advanced Home Care Acquires Dignity Hospice

Hospice News

Massachusetts-based Advanced Home Care has acquired Dignity Hospice Care for an undisclosed amount. The transaction follows Advanced Home Care’s acquisition of Dignity Home Care late last year. The post Advanced Home Care Acquires Dignity Hospice appeared first on Hospice News.

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3 Reasons Continuous Home Care Utilization is Falling

Hospice News

Utilization continuous home care has dropped precipitously during the past decade, with labor pressures, regulatory scrutiny and billing challenges as contributing factors. Continuous home care (CHC) represented 0.9% and the hospice provides continuous in-home care until 4 a.m., This is down from 1.8%

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Family Caregivers in Home Care

AT Home Care & Hospice

Their involvement not only strengthens the support system for the patient but also enables collaboration between home health care clinicians and the family unit. As the primary advocates for their loved one’s health, family The post Family Caregivers in Home Care appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency!

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6 Ways EHR systems impact home care agencies 

AlayaCare

Tech advancements continue to revolutionize how client data is stored, accessed, and utilized in the home care industry. 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.

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Overcoming labor cost challenges in home care through automation

AlayaCare

The home care industry in the United States plays a crucial role in supporting individuals who require assistance with daily activities while remaining in the comfort of their own homes. However, home care faces its fair share of challenges like any industry. 3 Common challenges of labor costs in home care: 1.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers?