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...The 4 M Framework for Age-Friendly Care
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Pitfalls of Care at Home Patient assessment has largely used the same formula for years. Patient care is more successful and less expensive in the home, but it is not without its frustrations. Agency owners and managers know that patients...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...Case Management and Discharge Planning
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Case Management & Discharge Planning to Reduce Length of Stay By the Numbers Many hospitals are laser-focused on reducing length of stay in order to enhance patient experiences and boost financial performance. A recent study by KFF shows...Survive Medicare Advantage
Admin by Alexandria Nelson, Communications Specialist, Axxess How to Survive Medicare Advantage in Home Health Navigating the complexities of Medicare Advantage continues to be a sticking point for organizations trying to scale their business. In an education session at the...Medicare Advantage Stock Prices After Trump Elected
Clinical by Kristin Rowan, Editor Will the Change in Leadership Usher in a Change in Reimbursement Rates? As in any election year, we have been bombarded with promises, predictions, and pandering from senate and house hopefuls as well as presidential candidates from every...Product Review: Startup Reimagines the EMR
Admin by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus Catherine Zhang was thriving in product engineering while Mayur Pandya held a similar leadership role for Silicon Valley’s Workday. Their futures were predictable and bright until Catherine’s close friend unexpectedly passed...Safeguarding Home Care Heroes Part 2
Clinical by Marcylle Combs, BS, MS, RN, CHCE This article is part 2 of 2-part series. Read part 1 here. Protecting our Care at Home Heroes Preventive Measures and Safety Protocols To deal with these dangers, several preventive steps have been recommended. Personal Protection...Here We Go Again
Clinical by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus OIG Accuses Medicare Advantage Providers of Padding Patient Assessments...Again “Hello, this is your Medicare Advantage company calling. I am one of their clinicians and it is time for us to update your health assessment. If you...Fraud Soup
Clinical by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Everyone in the "Fraud Soup" Together Perhaps you remember the CEO of a hospice in the Dallas area, Novus Health Care Services, who texted staff members urging them to administer drugs to patients to avoid exceeding per patient spending...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...Patient Preference by Race or Nationality
Admin This article provides updated information about a discrimination case filed against a home care agency by the EEOC. The Rowan Report published the initial press release and article last year. by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. What to do When Patients Don't Want Caregivers...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...
