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What We Learned from the 2021 Home Care Growth Summit
Even before COVID-19 turned all events virtual, a thousand agency owners gathered remotely for home care’s original virtual conference: the Home Care Growth Summit. This year, we hosted the second annual event and heard from some of the industry’s top experts.
Training Your Schedulers: The Secret Ingredient to Happy Clients and Caregivers
As the first line of contact, home care schedulers play an important role in satisfaction – both, for clients and caregivers. It's important that they have the training needed to be successful in their roles.
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5 Ways to Increase Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Through Scheduling
We hired a rockstar scheduling coordinator to join our writing team. Here’s her take on how to take your scheduling to the next level.
Recognizing the Value of End-of-Life Caregivers
Hospice aides come to work every day to provide the personal care and support needed by those in their last months and weeks of life. Does your agency do enough to honor their work?
The Top 20 Marketing Sources Home Care Agencies Are Using
Marketing isn’t a game of chance. Success lies in the data.
What Happens in the Months, Weeks, and Hours Before Death?
"How do you answer a family member when they ask you how much longer their loved one has to live?" It's a tough question, but here's how hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes suggests handling it.
The Rise of Hospital at Home
With the events of 2020 and the ongoing impact of other chronic diseases, hospitals and patients are opting for in-home care rather than being treated in a hospital setting.
Offering Training in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Will Make Your Agency Shine!
The Alzheimer’s Association has declared June Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It’s a perfect time to open the conversation about the need for caregiver training in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
How to Get Creative with Recruitment When Caregiver Applications Are Down
If you’re facing a major shortage of caregivers right now, know that you’re not alone. Here are some out-of-the-box ideas to spark your recruitment efforts and engage with more caregivers.
Success for Your Schedulers: How to Build & Retain Caregiver Relationships
Maintaining a loyal team of caregivers is linked to the success of your scheduler or care coordinator. Here's how to set them up for success.
3 Surprising Stats That Show How Last Year Changed Home Care
2020 will go down in history as the year that changed everything – and as we’ve continued to explore the data, that’s become even more evident.
Home Care Pulse Releases 2021 Home Care Benchmarking Study
Learn where the industry is headed and benchmark yourself against the competition with the 2021 Home Care Benchmarking Study.
When It Comes to Training, One Size Does Not Fit All!
Any agency adhering to Medicare’s CoPs in Home Health or Hospice must offer at least 12 hours of in-service training every 12 months. As you plan your 12-hour CE program, here are some things to keep in mind.
How Can Leaders Create a Better Employee Experience?
In today's world, leaders must do even more than they have in the past to create a better employee experience.
