Home Care Patient Dies in Care: Aide Arrested
Clinical by Kristin Rowan, Editor Elderly Patient Needs 24-hour Care In Polk County, FL, an 86-year old man, identified only as Mr. Anderson, was hopsitalized and diagnosed with congestive heart failure. In addition to receiving care from Good Shepherd Hospice, his family...National PACE Awareness and National Fall Prevention Month
Advocacy by Kristin Rowan, Editor New Fall Prevention Study: An Interview with Dr. Ann Wells Fall Prevention Month September was National Fall Prevention month. Accidental falls are the number one cause of injury and death among adults over the age of 65. Fall Prevention month...NonCompete Agreements and What to do About Them
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. What to do About Noncompete Agreements The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a final rule earlier this year that banned noncompete agreements. The final rule was effective on September 4, 2024. Requirements of the rule included: A...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...Cat on a Hot Tin…Keyboard?
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. HIPAA Violation HIPAA violation: Trent James Russell was convicted in federal Court on charges of obtaining another person’s health care information in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Russell...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...What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Admin This article is part one of a two-part series from Activated Insights, formerly Home Care Pulse. Come back next week for the continuing story. Read more about Caring for the Caregiver here. by Todd Austin and Sasha Erickson How to Create a Culture that Keeps Your...Managed Care Plans: How to Meet Their Needs
Clinical by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. What do Managed Care Plans Really Want from Providers of Services to Patients in Their Homes? Medicare Managed Care Plans have a long history of disinterest in provision of services to patients in their homes. Despite the fact that they are...HHAeXchange: An Interview with Paul Joiner
Caring for the Caregiver by Kristin Rowan, Editor Paul Joiner Talks to The Rowan Report The care at home industry changes seemingly daily with new regulations, HH agencies opening and closing, more people qualifying for Medicare, technological advances like artificial intelligence, and the...Recruitment, Retention, and Reward: Product Review
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Caregiver Recruitment, Retention, & Reward The workforce shortage, caregiver burnout, after effects of the pandemic, and the advent of “quiet quitting” have impacted home care agencies’s ability to fully staff and care for...HIPAA Violations
Clinical by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Mom Needs More Fiber? Imagine that a celebrity receives care where you work and curiosity gets the better of you, or someone you know is admitted and you would love to know the details. It’s oh so very tempting! So, you access records of...A New Path for Recruitment and Retention
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Recruitment and Retention amidst the national workforce shortage is not a new topic for The Rowan Report. We have feature articles dating back months, even years, talking about how you can recruit the top talent in the industry and keep the...The Future of Care at Home
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Home Nurses are joining unions. The advent and unionization of Hospital-at-Home (H@H) is changing the care at home landscape. Large hospital systems across the country have engaged in H@H studies and launched H@H programs, providing...
