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Importance of Image and Respect for Home Health Recruitment and Retention

Relias

The increased pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic has presented never-before-seen growth opportunities for home health agencies and their workforce, as Bill Dombi, President of the National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), noted in a December 2021 webinar titled The State of Home Health. Clinical assessments.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

It could also include a report made by the physical therapist or occupational assistant to the clinician in charge. Surveyors will look for structured and unstructured types of care coordination to assess how well the care team members communicate and collaborate to provide better patient care.

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10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Social Workers

KVC

These agencies investigate reports of abuse and neglect, and work closely with the court system to decide whether or not to remove a child from their home. While social workers do provide their professional perspective, ultimately a judge decides whether the child needs out-of-home care. The job is not a typical 8-hour workday