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The home care suction log is a simple document with extraordinary reach. At first glance, the suction log can seem like just a piece of paper with a client suction count, but it can be used for so much more. … Keep Reading
During most home care visits, caregivers are tasked with repetitive duties like administering medications and providing medical treatments. Since documentation of these tasks is mandatory and involves many tedious elements, caregivers often find themselves spending more time documenting an activity … Keep Reading
The nation’s healthcare system was severely tested in 2020, leaving many providers exhausted and hopeful that the new year would bring with it some relief. The Crystal Ball: 2021 Federal Legislative and Regulatory Outlook for Home-Based Care Agency Providers event … Keep Reading
Caregivers want to help others. They also want to have meaningful work, a reliable career path and adequate pay. Organizations want to retain caregivers and provide exceptional care to clients. These ideas intersect with proper training. Training is the key … Keep Reading
Financial success in the home care industry was challenging in 2020. Many home care organizations were hit with an increase in expenses and a drop in revenue, with necessary operational expenses brought on by COVID-19 and many clients choosing to … Keep Reading
Good news for home healthcare organizations – more COVID-19 relief is on the way. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 has been signed by President Trump and will offer organizations much-needed assistance by extending some elements of the CARES Act … Keep Reading
Working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic has its risks. Healthcare professionals in high numbers are suffering from a new hardship known as “pandemic fatigue.” Pandemic fatigue occurs in workers who are taking care of patients, trying to … Keep Reading
The Help Choose Home podcast recently welcomed Steven Landers, MD, MPH, president and CEO of Visiting Nurse Association Health Group. With a history of bringing care to people for over 100 years, VNA Health Group is the largest nonprofit provider … Keep Reading
The year 2020 taught organizations a great deal about the importance of emergency preparedness, the vital role caregivers play in mitigating the spread of infectious diseases and the possibility of unexpected circumstances regardless of how proactive an organization might be. … Keep Reading
There is tremendous potential to grow a home care organization by expanding care services, and with the market expected to grow to $528 billion by 2026, adding specialty programs should be a top priority. Successfully implementing a program will require … Keep Reading
The recent elections were historic on many levels. While the election results were not immediately clear, the message from the American voters was. Access to healthcare, particularly during a worldwide pandemic, is paramount. Republicans and Democrats alike sent a mandate … Keep Reading
The Axxess Client Experience Team works hard to serve care-at-home organizations that trust our products to help them provide the best care. Our team noticed an interesting trend: clients using Axxess would frequently contact us for best practices and user … Keep Reading

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