Three technologies that are changing the landscape of home health organizations in 2021
Jun 24, 2021
While organizations continue on their mission to manage the pandemic, it’s also time for them to begin thinking about future-proofing themselves to create a more robust system of delivery.
Telehealth supports hospice and palliative care providers, patients and caregivers
By
Robert Crook, M.D.
Terri Maxwell, Ph.D.
Jun 22, 2021
Rather than viewing telehealth as a compromise on palliative and hospice care for the seriously ill, clinicians should see this as an option that is safer as it reduces exposure. Many individuals also...
Using data analytics to thrive in the PDGM era
By
Amy Anderson
Jun 10, 2021
In the era of PDGM, the best way to streamline workflows, increase staff satisfaction and translate data into actionable information is to use the right technology.
This shouldn’t be his decision to make
By
John O'Connor
Jan 20, 2022
This is one time when a governor’s decision to ignore the Supreme Court will come at a high cost. For others, that is.
Adopting next-gen care collaboration technology is critical for home health, hospice and long-term care...
By
Julie Grenuk
May 11, 2021
When the brutal reality of COVID-19 made itself known in the United States, the most at-risk populations were residents of long-term care facilities like nursing homes and hospices. At the height of the...
How broadcast messaging in home health drives efficient patient and staff engagement
By
AnnaMaria Turano
Jun 29, 2021
Virtual care technology helps home health organizations quickly push mass messages externally and internally. This automation saves valuable staff time (and related labor costs), which would otherwise...
A different way to address mental health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2022
Kristine Theurer, PhD, founder and president of Java Group Programs, discusses a model to address mental health challenges such as loneliness and social isolation in senior living and other long-term care...
Care transitions: Teamwork can help score a win
Jun 17, 2021
To score and win, you must work as a team to get past the 50-yard line. The implications of failing to reach the goal are obviously more serious in post-acute care too.
A vision to address the industry’s No. 1 issue
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 20, 2022
Vision Centre President and CEO Douglas Olson, PhD, MBA, shares how the new center will try to help operators plan for the next generation of leaders.
Making the case: How training and personalized home care improve outcomes
By
Don Spiers
May 18, 2021
When it comes to home care, there’s a current lack of uniform training standards that isn’t doing the healthcare industry any favors. While standards exist for home health aides and other caregivers...