Alayacare blog
Balancing technology and human touch in home-based care
In healthcare, technology has become an indispensable tool for delivering efficient and effective home-based care. These can include automated scheduling, electronic health records, to virtual care. These digital tools have revolutionized the way we provide care to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. However, amidst this technological transformation, we have to be careful…
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How home-based care agencies can add value for caregivers
In the ever-changing home care industry, there are innumerable variables that agencies must strategically consider – as well as those that are hard to predict but still need to be managed carefully. An aging demographic’s impact on the caregiving industry is certainly one variable that organizations must anticipate. Approximately 15 percent of U.S. residents are over the…
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Maximizing personalized patient care: the role of software in home-based care
The landscape of health care is undergoing a significant shift. More than ever before, patients are expressing a growing preference for home-based care. This trend is not only expected to continue but also to accelerate in 2023 and beyond. With the home-based care market expected to reach a staggering $340.2 billion by 2027, it’s clear…
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The importance of cultural competency in home-based care
In an increasingly diverse society, the need for cultural competency in the home-based care sector has never been more important. Cultural competency refers to the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures. “Developing cross-cultural attitudes allows one to develop skills for better engaging with people from all kinds of cultures….
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[On-demand webinar] From insight to impact: using data to drive decisions and take action
Watch the full webinar. Your home-based care agency may already be collecting tons of data, but how well are you using it to make effective decisions and take the right action steps to truly improve your business? Join industry experts from AlayaCare and Premier Home Health Care as we discuss real-world examples and share tips…
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Scheduling issues & the impact on caregiver turnover [webinar recap]
Caregiver turnover is a common issue for home care agencies and can become a major concern if not addressed. When it comes to the underlying causes of poor retention, many of us look first at issues like pay, benefits, the challenges of the work, or the travel burden of all the driving caregivers need to…
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AlayaCare’s Response to Taking the Pulse: A Snapshot of Canadian Health Care, 2023
Home care is pivotal in addressing the challenges highlighted in the report “Taking the Pulse: A Snapshot of Canadian Health Care 2023.” The report sheds light on the evolving healthcare landscape in Canada, including issues such as an aging population, increasing healthcare costs, and the strain on hospital resources. Home care offers several key benefits…
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5 steps to building, strengthening, and maintaining a home care referral network
Building and maintaining a successful home care referral source network is absolutely essential if you want to increase the amount of referrals coming into your home health business. A strong network won’t appear overnight. With a little patience and a good amount of hard work, you’ll soon have a steady stream of referrals. Each business…
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How to make home care attractive for caregivers
The home care industry is facing a significant challenge – an increasingly high caregiver turnover rate. In the “Top 3 Causes of 90-Day Caregiver Turnover” podcast episode, Stephen Tweed and Jeff Howell discussed the importance of systems thinking, providing adequate attention to caregivers, and making smart hiring decisions to reduce the turnover rate. This raises…
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