Home Health Software Tips

  A guide to celebrating the holidays with regard to diverse patient needs   For many, the holiday season holds more meaning than just a date on the calendar. It's a time when we come together to cultivate connections, warmth, and happiness. As agencies, nurses, or caregivers, we have a role in the lives of our patients – we more or less become their families. Overall, these moments of joy during the holiday season contribute to their mental health. By acknowledging the importance of celebrations, we demonstrate our dedication to care – valuing their physical well-being and emotional and social needs. It is Important to Understand Each Patient   Exceptional home care is centered around acknowledging and valuing the uniqueness of each person we care for. The holiday season allows us to go above and beyond by tailoring our approach to their preferences and cultural customs. Every patient has a story, a collection of experiences, likes, and dislikes that shape their ...

What home health agencies need to know about EVV in Iowa Faqs, information, implementation, & facts about Iowa Electronic Visit Verification What exactly are the facts and deadlines surrounding EVV in the state of Iowa? Has Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) already begun there for all agency types? How do the 21st Century Cures Act (The Act) requirements overlap with Iowa's requirements? In this homecare blog, we'll cover everything you need to know about Iowa EVV and how to make sure your agency stays on top of compliance. The start of EVV in Iowa Per the 21st Century Cures act, Iowa's somewhat delayed implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), much like on the national level was meant to ensure accuracy and reduce fraud.   EVV in the state is required for Personal Care Services (PCS) and Home Health Care Services (HHCS). The state selected Carebridge as their official aggregator system, however, agencies are free to use any approved Iowa EVV system so ...

Onboarding and Training for Home Health Agencies Tips In today's healthcare landscape, home healthcare is playing an increasingly vital role in the lives of millions of individuals who require assistance with their medical needs in the comfort of their own homes. As the demand for home health services continues to grow, it is imperative that home health agencies provide high-quality care to their patients. A crucial component of delivering quality care is ensuring that your agency's onboarding and training courses for home health professionals are up to par. Your nurses, aides, admins, and therapists play a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients who need ongoing medical care outside of a hospital or clinic. These individuals are responsible for delivering a wide range of healthcare services, from administering medication to monitoring vital signs and providing emotional support. Given the unique challenges and responsibilities associated with home healt...

 Exploring the changes in home health care post-pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic changed the industry of home healthcare. While home care has always been essential, the pandemic's arrival brought that need to the forefront of many day-to-day lives. Social distancing requirements, lockdowns, caregiver shortages , and the heightened vulnerability of those with chronic conditions severely stressed the flexibility and durability of the home health industry. So what became the biggest components of the “New Normal” for home health care? 1.      The rise of Tele-health One of the most remarkable transformations in post-COVID home health care is the huge surge in telemedicine. As hospitals became overwhelmed and lockdown measures increased, patients and healthcare providers turned to technology such as home health software , digital platforms for medical consultations, and EHR systems, leading to a tremendous increase in these services. Telemedicine became a lifeline...

Cooperation between agencies and family members can make homecare easier for all Family caregivers can be an important part of an effective home health agency’s care plans for any homebound patient. Considering their needs, training, and capacity when you are working with a family member in taking care of a patient, can go a long way to successful outcomes. In this blog, we will provide the top tips to help family members help you, in caring for your home health patients. When you are receiving an inquiry call from a family member of someone needing care, you are likely talking to a central figure in the family who has taken on the most responsibility as their current primary caregiver. Based on AARP statistics there are more than 53 million caregivers providing unpaid and often untrained care to a loved one in the United States. As a professional agency with qualified nurses and caregivers (or sometimes trained home health aides, they are relying on you to help close the gap. The ...