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Home care providers (HCP) are exposed to many different situations as they perform home visits. Living conditions vary from home to home, ranging from clean to filthy, and we care for patients in the home setting with every imaginable disease, … Keep Reading
Recently, the Final Rule set the implementation date of ICD-10 for April 1, 2014. Although this is over a year away, agencies should begin to make preparations now for a smooth transition from ICD-9. ICD-9 was developed by the World … Keep Reading
The effects of exercise has been researched extensively and proven over and over to benefit all ages. Exercise keeps your muscles and bones strong, decreases tension, aids in the management and prevention of certain diseases and gives you an overall … Keep Reading
Our most recent hurricane, Hurricane Isaac, reminded us of the importance of the Home Health Agency Emergency Preparedness Plan. As managers of our patients’ health and well-being we are responsible for preparing ourselves and our patients for emergency situations. Knowing … Keep Reading
Depression in the elderly often goes undetected although it is a real and common problem. The elderly have a unique set of circumstances that can precipitate depression. They are more likely to be widowed, they may have to move from … Keep Reading
In the current Home Health environment, efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness have become a primary focus. Due to an increase in utilization, and attendant cost increases, home health care has become a target for cost reduction by Medicare. As the government … Keep Reading
As mentioned in the previous articles, falls are a major cause of death and disability in the elderly and costly. One third of adults aged 65 and older fall each year, with 20% – 30% of these patients experiencing moderate … Keep Reading
When caring for homebound patients, we frequently see a number of whom are unsteady on their feet and may have experienced falls. Falling or the risk of falling is a real concern due to the impact on patient independence even … Keep Reading
Documentation errors remain one of the most difficult problems that home health and hospice agencies face. Axxess’ Agencycore home health care software helps home health nurses document the care they provide their patients in an easier, more compliant, accurate and … Keep Reading
1. Improve agency collaboration Effective web based software provides home health care organizations the ability to collaborate in real-time from anywhere at anytime. Clinical and administrative staff have access to real-time information regarding all agency activities and and can make … Keep Reading
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