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How the right technology can support recruitment and retention during the caregiver shortage

AlayaCare

Agencies leaning on contract labor to fill shortages. Many home care agencies are beginning to look for new solutions to their staffing problems, including exploring the use of contract workers to support filling vacant visits. This has a high impact on steady care for the clients.

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How the right technology can support recruitment and retention during the caregiver shortage

AlayaCare

This has a high impact on steady care for the clients. For example, a study, by Antwi et al (2016), found that a 10% increase in turnover was associated with an increase in mortality among nursing home care residents and a decrease in the quality of care. The term we use is ‘speed to schedule.’

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Home care industry contending with Delta variant crisis

AlayaCare

The mood in the nation’s home health community is a worry that we could be in for another rough time. Alarm bells are now sounding in long-term care facilities and nursing homes, where clients may be vaccinated ( U.S. data shows 81 percent of nursing home residents are fully vaccinated) but staff may not be.

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Home care industry contending with Delta variant crisis

AlayaCare

The mood in the nation’s home health community is a worry that we could be in for another rough time. Alarm bells are now sounding in long-term care facilities and nursing homes, where clients may be vaccinated ( U.S. data shows 81 percent of nursing home residents are fully vaccinated) but staff may not be.

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What the 7 Most Shocking Home Care Trends Mean for the Industry in 2022

Home Care Pulse

– Trend #1: The Caregiver Shortage Negatively Impacted Nearly 100% of Providers—the Worst it’s Ever Been. – Trend #3: People’s Opinion of Your Agency Directly Affects Your Revenue—by as Much as 35%. – Trend #6: Agency Owners are Strengthening their Compensation Plans to Compete in a Crowded Labor Market.

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Emergency vs. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Caregiver Support Services

Medical transportation is an integral part of the health care system, allowing people to get to and from medical facilities for appointments or treatments. It is also used in emergencies when a patient needs immediate medical attention that caregivers cannot provide at home.

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5 tips to improve and better utilize your home care plans [Free tip sheet]

AlayaCare

The caregiver employment crisis has the home care industry on its toes looking for solutions to employee churn. One of those solutions is to evaluate the top complaints caregivers have on the job and improve them to increase employee retention. Items not assigned are often missed and can result in gaps in care.

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