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On June 21, the US Department of Labor's (DOL's) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This federal update mandated home care agencies to implement new practices. The ETS was published to protect healthcare and healthcare support workers from occupational...
There are a variety of reasons for caregiver turnover in agencies. In this blog we'll explain why addressing it head-on should be your top priority....
Following the passing of the 21st Century Cures Act, EVV was mandated for the state of Georgia. The initial official Go-live date for Georgia Medicaid EVV was July 1, 2021, however as of June 2021 the date has been postponed.
When is its official start date? What types of services are covered under the requirements? What model of state EVV does Georgia fall under? What kind of data must be transmitted for each visit? Is the state providing a free EVV system? Can I use my current EVV software and still be compliant? In this blog you will find information and answers to each of those questions and more...
As states begin to emerge from the hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our home health blog is committed to providing the latest updates on EVV implementation on a state-by-state basis. In this blog we focus on the latest news out of Minnesota, and the June 2021 news that the state has selected an official EVV aggregator.
Of all the data and reports that managers look at, patient satisfaction surveys may be more valuable to your agency than you think....
Creating solid job postings that attract nurses to your agency is key. In this blog, learn tips to attract & keep nurses and caregivers working for you and thriving....
There is no “one-size-fits-all” in home healthcare. Every home care agency is different in terms of size, census, and mission, so each agency’s leadership team is different. Universally, there are some key things they have in common. ...
As home health and personal care agencies continue to move towards compliance with regulatory requirements with regard to Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), agencies in Wyoming face important end-of-year deadlines for EVV implementation. Wyoming Department of Medicaid requirements will need to be met for certain types of care in the state, or agencies will chance the risks of denied payments and other possible penalties. Get info on the start date, the state-sponsored system, and more in this blog...
Search engine optimization is an important tool for all businesses to maximize exposure and reach potential customers. The business of Home Health Care is no exception to this idea, as Homecare agencies will increasingly rely on search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo to position...
Caregiving takes a toll. Over time, without support and resources, caregivers can become burned out. They neglect themselves, work long hours, and begin to feel alone, burdened, stressed, or tired. ...