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Online searches for in-home care are growing, but if you’re not making smart decisions around your online presence, you could be missing out on a potential marketing and referral treasure trove. Search engine optimization (consumers can find you online) was the top consumer marketing source for private duty agencies in 2017, according to the 2018 […]
By Home Health Line. CMS is seeking public comment on a proposal to implement a survey requiring states report progress toward implementing electronic visit verification (EVV) as required by the 21st Century Cures Act. The survey will be a live form, which means states will be able to update their status as they progress. Comments […]
Ensure caregivers speak to clients in a way that clients can comprehend and that any documentation your agency provides is understandable as well. A huge percentage of U.S. adults have some form of literacy issue, notes Misty Kevech, project coordinator for the Home Health Quality Improvement (HHQI) National Campaign. And clients who are 65 years […]
Understand and implement the key elements of an engaging employment brand to better recruit qualified candidates to your agency. A successful employment brand should include a strong website, compelling job descriptions and clearly defined career paths. When done strategically, these elements work to form a single, cohesive brand around employment at your agency. An employment […]
Home care agencies that offer caregivers the most money have turnover rates far lower than the national average, while agencies that pay the least have significant turnover rates. That’s according to the latest benchmarking study by Home Care Pulse of Rexburg, Idaho. “The correlation between wages and turnover is also clear from regional data; the […]
In an era of heightened awareness, it’s more important than ever to make sure your agency’s sexual harassment policy is clear, effective and followed. Sexual harassment is covered in civil rights law under Title VII, and claims against harassers and the businesses that employ them can be brought via the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]
With turnover rates in home care hovering near 67%, it’s vital to poll your agency’s caregivers in order to better identify what they care about and how to best retain them. One strategy to help with employee satisfaction and retention is to understand and appreciate your workforce’s cultural diversity, says Hayley Gleason, interim executive director […]
Start processing potential caregivers immediately after the interview to pick up the pace on recruitment and make sure interested, qualified candidates don’t get scooped up before your agency can officially hire them. The caregiver shortage is the top reported threat to business growth for private duty businesses today, and while there are many specific challenges […]
New guidance for implementing electronic visit verification (EVV) as required under the 21st Century Cures Act may open the door for agencies to seek financial support for the cost of implementing such a system. The 21st Century Cures Act requires states implement an EVV system for providers offering personal care, homemaking, respite and other non-medical […]
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering a program to allow home care agencies and other companies to self-disclose Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations in exchange for Labor waiving civil monetary penalties and liquidated damages. The Payroll Audit Independent Disclosure (PAID) program, which began April 1, could be significant for […]