Home Health Care
Social Determinants in Home Health Care
Posted on: March 13, 2020 by c murray
The home health care industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare. More and more seniors are opting for in-home care and support, favoring this option over traditional care facility residences like nursing homes. As the industry grows, home health care agencies are continually seeking ways of improving care delivery. These new strategies, coupled […] Read More
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Crime and Violence Prevention in the Home Health Care Setting
Posted on: January 17, 2020 by Chris Murray
In the United States, the home health care sector of the healthcare industry is booming. More and more seniors are choosing this care model over traditional facilities like nursing homes, opting instead to remain in the comforts of their own homes. Care providers visit residents in the home setting, providing medical care and helping with […] Read More
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Recent Analysis Shows that Just 1% of Private Health Insurance Growth Went to Home Health Care
Posted on: December 13, 2019 by Chris Murray
The home health care industry is booming across the United States. As our nation’s population ages, many seniors prefer the comforts of home settings, choosing to receive care in their homes rather than seeking residence at more traditional long-term care facilities. As a result, the industry has seen significant growth over the past decade. Unfortunately, […] Read More
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4 Current Challenges for Home Health Care Providers
Posted on: November 15, 2019 by Chris Murray
The home health care sector has expanded rapidly over the past decade. Once viewed as a luxury urban-centered healthcare solution, this sector has grown to encompass patient care for hundreds of thousands of individuals, even in rural settings. While insurance for home health care providers is designed to help workers mitigate their risks, it is […] Read More
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The Greatest Risk Management Concerns for Home Health Care Workers
Posted on: October 11, 2019 by Chris Murray
The home health care sector is experiencing a boom in the United States. Once seen as a luxury service for the wealthy, home health care has expanded to serve residents of any financial status and location, including rural areas not served by healthcare facilities. With the rise of this sector has come new challenges and […] Read More
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Telehealth is Rapidly Changing the Face of Home Health Care
Posted on: September 13, 2019 by Chris Murray
Technology has ushered in new ways of providing care in the healthcare industry. One of the most exciting developments in the technological front is that of telehealth, sometimes referred to as “telemedicine” or “eHealth”. Caregivers are able to handle routine wellness checks and even certain diagnostics without having to visit a patient in person. In […] Read More
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Fraud in the Home Health Care System
Posted on: August 16, 2019 by Chris Murray
In the United States, the home health care industry is valued in excess of $90 billion. This sector of the health care industry is growing at exponential rates; approximately 12 million patients rely on the services of home health care providers, and there are nearly 500 million patient visits each year in the U.S. alone. […] Read More
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Reducing Stress and Burnout in Home Health Care Providers
Posted on: July 17, 2019 by Chris Murray
The healthcare industry is a dynamic field, with ever-increasing demands for safety and efficiency. The home health care sector faces unique demands, with caregivers expected to provide compassionate, accurate care despite many challenges. Among the many challenges home health care providers must contend with is that of staff burnout; caregivers are expected to do more […] Read More
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Safe Patient Handling Procedures for Home Health Care
Posted on: June 14, 2019 by Chris Murray
Throughout the healthcare industry, there are many challenges caregivers face when transferring or lifting patients. Patient handling is a critical aspect of the healthcare profession. In the home health sector, patient movements performed by home health care providers present even more risks; improper patient handling procedures can lead to severe injuries on the part of […] Read More
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The Most Important Questions for Home Health Care Providers to Answer
Posted on: May 17, 2019 by Chris Murray
In the United States, the home health care industry provides healthcare for millions of people. Each year, seniors have increasingly moved away from the long-term care facilities model, preferring instead to remain in their homes and to have caregivers visit them on a weekly or daily schedule. As a result, the home health care industry […] Read More
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