Meaningful AI
Admin by Scott Green, Care Dimensions at Netsmart Meaningful AI in Post-Acute Elevating Care and Efficiency with Integrated AI Meaningful AI is more than plugging your questions into ChatGPT. It goes beyond Artificial Intelligence into Augmented Intelligence. After a long...Gaslighting Patients and Caregivers
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Gaslighting Gaslighting, According to: Nurse Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 4th Edition issued by Nurses Service Organization and CNA, for the period from 2016 to 2019 nurses who prvided services to patients in their homes;...More Violence in Care at Home
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Violence Against Home Care Providers Continues Violence in Care at Home Continues… Sadly, but not surprisingly, the violence against field staff caring for patients in their homes continues. Here’s a recent example: On February 28,...Safeguarding Caregivers from Violence
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor We’ve published and talked a lot about caregiver safety, lone worker safety, and keeping your caregivers safe. Until the risk of violence to care at home workers is 0%, we will continue to provide this information and urge you to...Urgent Plea to Safeguard Your Caregivers
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Care at Home Worker Safety is not Optional! I will rarely present an editorial piece that is based only on my opinions. I hold a few about care at home in general, but at least attempt to use statistics, facts, and history to support my...AI and Communication in Healthcare
Admin An exerpt of “How AI is Enhancing Healthcare Communication” by Sandeep Shah, Founder and CEO, Skyscape Edited by Kristin Rowan How AI is Enhancing Communication Artificial intelligence isn’t a new concept. In the healthcare industry alone, AI has...Employee vs Independent Contractor
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Follow the Rules The very nature of care at home lends itself to different organizational structures. Hourly vs. per visit compensation. Employee vs. independent contractor. Shift work vs. standard schedules. Each decision can have its own...Year of the Caregiver
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Year of the Caregiver Medical and non-medical caregivers in home health, hospice, palliative, and home care are the life-blood of the industry, without whom Care at Home would not exist. Agency owners are limited in their capacity to...New Way to Approach Care at Home
Caring for the Caregiver by Kristin Rowan, Editor Care For Lives: Empowered Homecare with a Holistic Approach It’s a familiar story that you’ve heard countless times. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) takes a job in a healthcare setting and continues her education to become a...Safeguarding Home Care Heroes
Admin by Marcylle Combs, BS, MS, RN, CHCE This article is part 1 of a 2-part series. Check back for part 2 on November 7th. Protecting our Care at Home Heroes Building Emotional Strength & Ensuring Workplace Safety In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of home health and...Situational Awareness Training
Admin by Lauren Rogers and Bobby McLain Enhancing Safety Through Situational Awareness For home-health, hospice, and social workers, maintaining safety in unpredictable environments is crucial. Situational awareness is a key tool in ensuring personal safety and effective...More Rural Providers Say ‘No’ to MA
Artificial Intelligence by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus O ne just does not know whom to believe anymore. This week, we were sent three opinions of the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage programs. One says they reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction for rural residents. Another says...Patient Relationships Drive Satisfaction
Caring for the Caregiver by Kristin Rowan, Editor Caregiver Motivation HHAeXchange recently conducted a survey of more than 3,900 caregivers. The company set out to understand caregiver motivation and to use this information to increase caregiver satisfaction and improve outcomes. Highlights...Creating a Culture that Retains Employees
Admin This article is part two of a two-part series. You can read part one here. by Todd Austin and Sasha Erickson 3 Steps Towards Creating a Culture of Love that Retains Employees In a study done on the “Culture of Companionate Love and Employee and Client Outcomes in a...
