Home Health Software Tips

Five trends impacting home health payers and providers  Keeping up with trends in the homecare industry is not only important, but everywhere from water cooler chats in the office to social media healthcare groups, trending topics seem to be all the buzz. In the home healthcare industry, you have to be aware of the industry and localized trends as they can affect your business positively or negatively. Many changes are on the horizon in 2023, and in this blog, we’ll catch you up on the latest in what’s happening this year with providers and payers. Though as a nation we are closer to a “normal” now than in years past, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a major shift in how things are handled operationally in home care at the individual state and the national level. The good thing is so far 2023’s regulatory changes are providing many opportunities for new developments and expansion in your home health business. In this article, we will discuss five of the biggest trends, from staffing sh...

  CONFLICT RESOLUTION METHODS FOR HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY MANAGERS Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace, and home healthcare agencies are no exception. In a home healthcare setting, conflicts can arise between healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. If conflicts are not resolved in a timely and effective manner, they can impact the quality of care provided, lead to decreased job satisfaction and increased turnover, and harm patient outcomes. In this blog post, we will explore conflict resolution strategies that can be used in home health care agencies. 1.      Active Listening  - Good listening is a critical conflict resolution strategy in home health care. It involves giving the speaker your full attention, seeking to understand their perspective, and clarifying any misunderstandings. Active listening helps to ensure that everyone involved in the conflict feels heard and understood. 2.      Respectful Comm...

  Strategies for Successful Scheduling in Home Health Care Agencies Effective Scheduling is a make-or-break workflow function in your home care agency. This blog will give you the top tips and best practices to make your scheduling strategy efficient and effective. Tip #1.   Use home health software to match clients to caregivers Most home health software systems include features that providers can use to schedule clients based on a variety of attributes. It’s important to match clients by: ●        Condition specific-training ●        Frequency/Amount of visits already completed with that client ●        Distance to the client ●         Personality ●        Pet preferences ●          Transportation ●        Smoking Treat your clients according to thei...