PDN is a challenging field, and Private Duty Nurses face every day organizational challenges when providing and documenting care for their patients. Private Duty Home Care Software that utilizes a mobile app can improve communication, increase efficiency, enhance accountability, improve patient and nurse satisfaction, increase client engagement, enhance security, and document EVV data. Mobile apps help agencies improve their operational efficiency, increase nurse job satisfaction, and provide better care to their patients.
Benefits of Documenting Care at Patients' Home for Home Health Care Agencies
Documenting care from memory or using the notes taken at the patient's home even after a few hours may lead to incomplete documentation due to decreased memory retention. With all the responsibilities put on clinicians and caregivers – Multiple Patient Visits, Communication with physicians and other team members, etc. – retention of learned information will decline during the first 24 hours. Home Health Care Agencies should strongly encourage clinicians to document at the patient's home and provide the tools necessary to make it easy and intuitive.
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Automation and Artificial Intelligence for Home Health Care Agencies
Home healthcare agencies should leverage technology and home healthcare software to overcome their challenges. Automation and Artificial Intelligence will empower home health care agencies to do more with less, improve operational efficiency and bottom line, and grow.
This blog will discuss the definitions of automation and artificial Intelligence, their differences, and how these technologies will impact the home healthcare industry.
Effective Medication Management for Home Health Care Agencies
Medication Management is critical to providing quality and safe home health care for patients. Effective medication management will help clinicians keep accurate lists of medications, educate patients & caregivers, monitor medication administration, and improve patient safety and outcomes.
This blog will discuss some essential features a Home Health Care Software should have to effectively manage medications at patients' homes.
Home Health vs Home Care: Why the Difference Matters
Home Health Care and Home Care are often used interchangeably throughout the Home Health Care industry. Both services are similar—both types of care take place in the patient’s home, and there are overlapping services between the two. The differences between Home Health Care and Home Care, however, are worth noting.
This blog will define the terms Home Health Care and Home Care, and then highlight the differences and similarities between the two services. Finally, this blog will explain why the difference matters, especially for Home Health Care Agencies who are looking for a more efficient way to manage one or more lines of service.
Agency Guide: Service Diversification for Lasting Stability and Growth
Home Health Care Agencies should adopt diversification strategies to mitigate the impact of reimbursement cuts by diversifying the payer mix and services offered. Diversification of services, such as Certified Home Health, Non-Medical Personal Care, Private Duty Nursing, Therapy at Home, Pediatric Care, Mental Health, etc., will help home care agencies hedge against revenue and reimbursement risks in home care services. Diversification of services will also help agencies maintain continuity of patient care and improve patient satisfaction.