The Hospice Care Index has been proposed as an addition to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) as a claims-based quality measure. It is reported throughout the patient’s lifecycle and made of 10 indicators that represent multiple aspects of care from admission to discharge.
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In this episode of Help Choose Home, Merrily is joined by Erik Listou, a Certified Living in Place Professional and home and accessibility trade specialist.
Erik is the co-founder of the Living In Place Institute, an organization that provides professional education to individuals involved in the housing industry. He is the... Keep Reading
The Axxess CARE app gives home health clinicians the freedom to work when and where they want while earning extra money doing what they know and love.
There are three key strategies for success using Axxess CARE. The first two will be covered in this blog, while the final strategy will... Keep Reading
As a home health provider, I was always interested in metrics and wanting to know more about what case-mix meant, how quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) and Home Health Compare worked and why they mattered to an organization.
I moved away from direct patient care to serve in clinical support,... Keep Reading
Whether your hospice organization calls them community liaisons, marketers or community educators, it is likely you have a team responsible for the growth of your business.
Successful growth strategies lean on marketing to reach those in their communities who may benefit from receiving hospice care. Understanding the difference between sales and... Keep Reading
Many new home health organizations have questions about the Quality of Patient Care Star Ratings that are published quarterly by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Now that we understand the when and how of home health star ratings, the next question might be, “How do I ensure that... Keep Reading
The sun is out, the weather is hot and the risk of dehydration has increased. Preventing dehydration in clients should be a priority during the summer months. While anyone can become dehydrated, the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older adults.
Water makes up about 50-70% of our body... Keep Reading
The Hospice Care Index has been proposed as an addition to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) as a claims-based quality measure. It is reported throughout the patient’s lifecycle and made of 10 indicators that represent multiple aspects of care from admission to discharge.
This is the second of 10 blogs... Keep Reading
New Medicare-certified home health organizations are in the perfect position to quickly establish themselves as top-performing providers.
Upon submission of the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) data for home health quality reporting, there will come a point when the data will become publicly reported. This is a hot topic for... Keep Reading
Priorities for the home care industry have shifted.
A benchmarking study conducted by Home Care Pulse and endorsed by the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) illuminates the operational impact COVID-19 has had on home care organizations, and how growth opportunities now rely on a different stakeholder.
Vital Trends Identified for Home... Keep Reading
Axxess recently hosted an event for hospice leaders to connect and learn from one another regarding major issues facing the industry and how we are working to solve them.
Leaders from eight different hospices shared their concerns about providing care in a post-COVID-19 landscape. Those concerns range from ensuring their clinicians... Keep Reading
Healthcare professionals across the continuum of care are becoming more aware of the behavioral health ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. While focus has remained on survival, treatment and prevention, the next phase of coping and adjusting has — or is — about to begin.
It comes as no surprise that mental... Keep Reading