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5 tips to increase continuity of care in home care [free care plan worksheet]

AlayaCare

Increasing continuity of care in home care is an important step in providing quality service to your clients. It is one of the 3 ways to improve care management in home care that we covered in our blog recently. Download Care Plan Worksheet 1. of all home care appointments.

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Home Care Entrepreneur Builds Serenity First Hospice, Seeks to Educate Patients on End-of-Life Options

Hospice News

In addition, she has since established the care navigation service Ask Nurse Debbie, as well as Connecting Hearts, a nonprofit organization for adoption awareness. Johnston is the author of two books, including The Hospice Handbook, which published in June by Advantage Media Group. Can you tell me about your book, The Hospice Handbook?

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Discover the 4 benefits of using a visit optimization tool for home care agencies

AlayaCare

Employee turnover costs: US home health care agencies report about 64% turnover, with over $4500 in costs to replace an employee. The advanced algorithms can also help caregivers navigate traffic, optimize GPS directions, and coordinate transportation, ensuring prompt arrival and departure while maximizing care quality.

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Boost home care referrals by 2x by becoming an HCCSS provider

AlayaCare

Home care referral acceptance rates are at an all-time low. In Ontario, anyone who needs personal support services at home can self-refer to their regional Home and Community Care Support Services unit or be referred by a hospital, physician, another caregiver or even a family friend. Perhaps an opportunity.

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Boost home care referrals by 2x by becoming an HCCSS provider

AlayaCare

Home care referral acceptance rates are at an all-time low. In Ontario, anyone who needs personal support services at home can self-refer to their regional Home and Community Care Support Services unit or be referred by a hospital, physician, another caregiver or even a family friend. Perhaps an opportunity.

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Fun Winter Activities For Seniors in Home Care

Comfort Home Care

The elder care professionals at Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, share a few ideas to help make the most out of winter with your senior. Joining a book club (or starting one) will keep your brain sharp while connecting with friends (and even making new ones).

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U.S. Senators Reintroduce Telehealth Bill, Would Make Permanent Hospice Recertification Waiver

Hospice News

Our bill appropriately updates laws that have been on the books for a long time: it removes barriers for patients and providers, embraces the growing availability of advanced technologies and empowers the capabilities of the medical community.” Congress has extended hospices’ ability to do recertifications via telehealth through Dec.

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