Technology is transforming everything people do — including health care. Digital health management is the ideal solution for many issues facing home care agencies, caregivers, patients, and families. People use technology for everything from ordering a pizza to planning a get-together. Now digital technology is reaching the health care industry. Digital, mobile, and app-based tools …
A great vacation starts with an itinerary. An effective meeting begins with an agenda. And high-quality health care begins with a care plan. Understanding care planning is key to providing the best care possible. For caregivers, agencies, and family members, arranging quality care for a loved one starts with a good care plan. What is …
Whether you’re building a house, preparing a meal, or caring for a patient, having the right tools makes it easier to get the job done. Using the right tools increases efficiency and decreases effort regardless of the job. Having key technological innovations and equipment can lead to better outcomes, less stress, and higher patient satisfaction …
It’s the perfect time to grow your home health care business. The demand for home health care is rising exponentially, poising your agency for success. Wondering how to grow a home care agency? This post can help! Common Growth Challenges Before you set out to grow your home health care business, you need to be …
Dorothy had it right when she was in Oz. There’s no place like home. That is undoubtedly true for health care. The future of home care shows fewer people are choosing skilled nursing facilities. Like Dorothy, aging patients who need health care prefer to be at home. Factors Driving the Changing Face of Health Care: …
Caregiving can turn into a juggling act for agencies, caregivers, and families. Using the proper care coordination software simplifies the process. Care coordination software with a care-at-home app can streamline services, improve communication, enhance patient and caregiver satisfaction, minimize repetitive tasks, and, ultimately, reduce costs. Care software boosts compliance with health care laws and regulations. …
Caregiver-patient communication is the foundation of a trusting relationship. It improves the patient’s emotional and mental health, creates a safe environment for discussing needs and desires, and increases caregiver satisfaction. So, why is communication important in a caregiver-patient relationship? Quite simply, communication lies at the heart of caregiving. Keys to Caregiver-Patient Communication With effective communication, …
The best tool for improving health care may be in your pocket. Understanding mobile care monitoring and its many benefits is essential for physicians, caregivers, patients, health care agencies, patients’ family members, and more. In the U.S., 97% of the population owns a smartphone. Mobile technology is revolutionizing healthcare — offering services such as video …
As a home health care agency administrator or family member of a loved one needing care, you want your caregivers to provide the best possible compassionate care. But it can be challenging to get your agency, health care workers, and clients’ families organized and communicating in the same place. A home health care app can …
Communication is critical to making any relationship work. And it is essential to providing quality patient care. Patients, families, and caregivers must all work together to create a successful caregiving relationship. This relationship means establishing effective patient-caregiver communication. Benefits of Patient-Caregiver Communication Often the caregiver is the person who spends the most time with the …