May, 2018

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AlayaCare Budget Module: Effortlessly Define & Track Income Vs. Expenses

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Several countries, such as France, Germany and Australia, have implemented self-directed models of care delivery, boosting patient satisfaction by giving individuals and families a greater say in their care packages. This model emphasizes clients’ right to have more visibility, engagement, and arguably the most integral component—choice in the care and services they receive.

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Palliative Care Chat - Episode 13 - Dr. Jennifer Kennedy

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

In this episode of Palliative Care Chat, Dr. Lynn McPherson interviews Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, who is the senior director of regulatory and quality affairs at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). In this episode of Palliative Care Chat, Dr. Lynn McPherson interviews Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, who is the senior director of regulatory and quality affairs at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Buurtzorg: The Right Technology is Needed to Embrace a Shift in Care

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Earlier this month, we profiled an exciting new development in home care: an approach to nursing called Buurtzorg or, colloquially, the Dutch model of neighbourhood care. This unique way of thinking about how we care for clients in their homes is gradually gaining awareness and acceptance in more countries across the globe. Buurtzorg emphasizes a more intimate, considerate type of individual client care, in the same vein as neighbours helping neighbours.

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Rise of the Dutch Model of Neighbourhood Care

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Almelo is a town of about 72,000 residents that sits in eastern Holland. It is there, around the middle of last decade, where a local nurse named Jos de Blok decided to do something about the growing frustration that he and other colleagues felt about having less time for actual patient care. In a direct move away from a health system lodged in bureaucracy, de Blok devised a new system where nurses merged together to form small, self-managing teams.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.