Home Health
New York Home Care Rules & Regulations: A Guide to Staying Compliant
Home care is a crucial part of New York’s healthcare continuum, offering much-needed support to people in their homes. Staying compliant with New York Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA), DOH, and DOL regulations in this ever-changing environment requires organization, adaptability, and a commitment to meeting state standards. But compliance isn’t just about checking items…
California Electronic Visit Verification (California EVV): An essential guide
Home care agencies oversee jam-packed schedules daily, and caregivers work hard to keep up. But back-to-back visits, traffic delays, and unexpected medical emergencies can make even the most organized days feel challenging. For agencies, staying on top of team schedules isn’t just about keeping things in order, it’s about ensuring every client gets the care they…
California Home Care Rules & Regulations: A Guide to Staying Compliant
Between stringent licensing, labor, and evolving data privacy regulations, keeping up with California’s home care rules can feel like an uphill battle. Reaching the top in this heavily regulated state requires organization, flexible systems, and an ongoing commitment to meeting compliance standards. But compliance is about more than checking regulatory boxes—it’s about delivering exceptional care…
Maximizing resources: 4 strategies to boost efficiency in home-based care
3 reasons to start tackling inefficient operations today 1. Demand is rising, but organizations have limited resources The global demand for home-based care market is rising, projected to grow from $288.38 billion in 2023 to $505.81 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. This surge in demand coincides with an aging American population that will…
5 tips to improve and better utilize your home-based care plans
Poorly managed care plans were in the top 10 complaints from care providers and nurses in home care organizations, according to Home Care Pulse. Home Care Pulse’s podcast episode, Vision: The Home Care Leaders Podcast, featuring AlayaCare’s Senior Product Manager Lorraine Toderdash, featured advice on how to improve and better utilize care plans to increase…
What does radical transformation mean for home-based care? Insights from discussions with leaders attending HomeCare 100
‘Radical transformation,’ this year’s theme from the HomeCare 100 Winter Conference in January, prompted many discussions among home-based care leaders and industry experts in the halls of the Fairmont Scottdale Princess. But what does it truly mean, and why did one of the most exclusive home-based care conferences in North America decide to anchor their…
How do you handle repetitive tasks in home-based care? 5 tips to reduce time on admin tasks and focus more on your clients
57% of home care agencies reported that they spend up to 3 hours a day on administrative tasks such as data entry, tracking patient records, etc., according to a survey conducted by Home Health Care News. In addition, home-based care providers who work in rural areas often must travel long distances to get to their…
Tackling the caregiver shortage: 5 effective strategies for retention
The caregiver shortage and high turnover rates in the home-based care industry are a constant struggle for organizations. Currently, the turnover rate is about 80%, and replacing an employee can cost over $4,500 USD in resources. So, the big question is, why is the turnover rate so high in this industry? How have other home-based…
