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Education is a powerful influence and a driving factor in caregiver retention. Homecare agencies can make small deposits though education in their current and future caregivers to achieve a positive return on investment. In this blog, we'll review best practices, tips, and advice for using...

In home health care, a mentor can be defined as a tutor or coach. Nurse mentor programs, sometimes called transition or preceptor programs, have been well established to not only improve patient safety, but they also promote caregiver retention. In this blog we'll cover...

Reaching status as an accredited provider in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Systems (CMS) program as a home health agency is a sizable milestone to achieve. Equally as difficult is maintaining Medicare certification by meeting or exceeding the rules and regulations of the industry...

The moving parts of billing, payment and care coordination within the home care environment are anything but a simple operation. Running a thriving home care agency is full of complex decision making, and one could argue there are many logistical challenges. Top problems include those...

Is your home health agency prepared for an emergency? If your caregivers and nurses were to encounter a life threatening emergency such as an earthquake, fire, tornado, or hurricane, do they have the resources and procedures in place to protect their lives and the lives...

From dealing with caregiver shortages and the rise of technologies like AI and telehealth, to full implementation of EVV in some states, and a few seasonal COVID flareups, 2022 was a year of many happenings in the home health industry. The thrive Alora blog...

One of the most important decisions you will make as a home healthcare agency, health professional, or family member when considering end-of-life care is who you will hire as a caregiver. Choosing the ideal caregiver is essential because they not only give medical assistance but...