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An intuitive home care software solution can help you anticipate something different on your organization’s next survey. As the first healthcare solution to become CHAP verified, Axxess compiled a list of the most common deficiencies CHAP auditors find and how Axxess solutions prevent them.
Five Home Care CHAP Deficiencies That Axxess Prevents
Author: Lisa Malone, RN, Clinical Product Manager, Pediatrics
Date: May 31, 2022
It has happened to me and I’m sure it has happened to you, too: the dreaded, but often anticipated, deficiency of caregivers not following the plan of care. An intuitive home care software solution can help you anticipate something different … Keep Reading
Hundreds of thousands of people are awaiting care in the home, an obstacle that is not due to a lack of willing organizations. In fact, a recent poll showed that 74% of organizations were forced to decline referrals because they did not have the staff available to meet the patient’s care needs.
Building an Engaged Workforce While Reducing Turnover
Author: Christina Andrews, Senior Director of Professional Services
Date: May 24, 2022
Hundreds of thousands of people are awaiting care in the home, an obstacle that is not due to a lack of willing organizations. In fact, a recent poll showed that 74% of organizations were forced to decline referrals because they … Keep Reading
While industry “firsts” are not unusual for Axxess, the CHAP verification is an honor that has never been bestowed on a healthcare software program in our industry.
How to Meet the CHAP Standards and Get Accreditation
Author: Arlene Maxim, RN, HCS-C, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services
Date: May 19, 2022
The world of healthcare technology is complex and competitive. At Axxess, the complexity and the competition are what drives each team member. The ongoing assurance and faith in each of our Axxess teams provided by our Founder and CEO John … Keep Reading
Companies should focus on building a culture of training that consists of teaching and sharing knowledge with employees.
Use Your Current Workforce to Combat the Great Resignation
Author: Anita Paxton, Vice President, Talent Management
Date: May 17, 2022
As the Great Reshuffle continues, employers are looking for ways to attract new talent and retain their current staff among an employee-driven labor market. One of the best ways to retain employees is to focus on your company’s culture. Ask … Keep Reading
These are some of the common examples of elderly people suffering from dementia or depression. However, it is difficult to distinguish one from the other, especially if caregivers and family members have no medical knowledge of the two conditions. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, hospice clinicians can use this opportunity to educate patients and their families on how to recognize the difference between dementia and depression, and how to respond.
Depression Versus Dementia: Which is Which?
Author: Alexis Layug, RN, BSN
Date: May 10, 2022
“My father no longer finds joy in the hobbies he usually enjoys. This has been going on for a few weeks now.” “I think my mother is losing her memory, she sometimes doubles her medication dose to hide it.” “My … Keep Reading
What caregivers need to remember is that falls are also one of the leading causes of injury for children. Fall prevention should be a focus for caregivers when they are caring for their younger clients.
Use This Home Care Feature to Prevent Pediatric Falls
Author: Lisa Malone, RN, Clinical Product Manager, Pediatrics
Date: April 26, 2022
We know that falls in older adults can cause a major impact to their quality of life, high costs and even death. A fall risk assessment and prevention are key to safely aging in place for this population. What caregivers … Keep Reading
Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and, unlike hospice care, it can be provided along with curative treatment. Though many providers want to offer palliative care, navigating the narrow reimbursement models available can be difficult.
Current Palliative Care Reimbursement Structures
Author: Amy Rose, RN, MSN, CHPN, Product Director
Date: April 21, 2022
Though the concepts of palliative care have been around since the inception of the hospice care delivery model, palliative care continues to be mostly undefined from regulatory and payment structure perspectives. Palliative care is provided by a specially trained team … Keep Reading
One of the therapies that has been integrated into the public consciousness during the pandemic, and is ideal for most home care clients, is ecotherapy.
Ecotherapy: An Alternative Home Care Treatment for Mental and Physical Health
Author: Alexis Layug, RN, BSN
Date: April 19, 2022
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic affected millions of people worldwide. Disruption in healthcare services not only impacted physical ailments, but also mental and psychosocial wellbeing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a recent scientific study revealed … Keep Reading
Surveys can cause even the most stringent administrator to doubt their operations. I remember the feeling well and that’s why I wanted to work with a care at home software provider to help change the sentiment that comes with surveys: they don’t have to be scary.
How Axxess Meets the CHAP Survey Standard for You
Author: Tammy Ross RN, BSN, MHA, Senior Vice President of Professional Services
Date: April 14, 2022
There’s nothing quite like the anxiety of a surveyor popping in your home health organization for a surprise audit. Surveys can cause even the most stringent administrator to doubt their operations. I remember the feeling well and that’s why I … Keep Reading
Most Americans do not have a plan in place for end-of-life care. A lack of these advance directives, currently used by only one in three people, directly leads to higher healthcare costs and a distinct disconnect between the patient’s wishes and the care they receive.
When is the Perfect Time to Discuss Advance Care Directives?
Author: Amanda Bow, Product Marketing Director
Date: April 12, 2022
Most Americans do not have a plan in place for end-of-life care. A lack of these advance directives, currently used by only one in three people, directly leads to higher healthcare costs and a distinct disconnect between the patient’s wishes … Keep Reading
As technology for the post-acute care sector evolves, companies will continue to innovate to address a whole host of business challenges. Axxess has taken a hard look at the burnout situation facing the industry. Axxess has developed solutions that advance beyond common process improvements and focus instead on foundational human needs professionals are experiencing in the field today.
Axxess And Forcura: Innovating for the Humans Involved in Healthcare
Author: Annie Erstling, Chief Strategy Officer, Forcura
Date: April 7, 2022
Editorial note: This guest blog is by Annie Erstling, chief strategy officer for our health technology partner, Forcura. It includes insights from Axxess’ panel discussion during Forcura’s annual CONNECT Summit – “Earning a Seat at the Table: Are Post-Acute Care … Keep Reading
Hospices should review their best practices to meet compliance with the new Hospice Care Index (HCI). This claims-based quality measure is reported throughout the patient’s lifecycle and is made up of 10 indicators that represent multiple aspects of care, from admission to discharge, and is an addition to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP). This is the seventh of 10 blogs that Axxess is releasing that detail each of the 10 quality indicators, offering tips and guidance to succeed with the new quality measure. Indicator Seven: Per-Beneficiary Medicare Spending
Understanding Hospice Care Index Measures: Indicator Seven
Author: Wendy Amerson, Product Manager
Date: March 29, 2022
Hospices should review their best practices to meet compliance with the new Hospice Care Index (HCI). This claims-based quality measure is reported throughout the patient’s lifecycle and is made up of 10 indicators that represent multiple aspects of care, from … Keep Reading
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