COVID-19 Patients Discharged to Home Health Care See Major Symptom Improvement
Thus far, there’s been little information on the outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who are discharged to the home setting. According to U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, only 1 in 10 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are discharged to home health services.
New “Hospital-at-Home” Strategy to Manage COVID-19 Surge
With the number of hospitalizations increasing due to COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced groundbreaking flexibilities around hospital-level home care. This is to further lift barriers that delay care during the public health crisis.
Home Care Careers are in High Demand, but Recruiting is a Challenge
Hiring and retention in the home health care industry has always be tough for providers. When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the job market to plummet many believed this would change the hiring process.
5 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
Providing full-time care to a family member with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be tough. Even if you are not living with the loved one, you may worry or be on edge any time the phone rings
3 Reasons Why Home Care is the Best Solution for Care during COVID-19
The current COVID-19 Pandemic has been a trying time for everyone. Seniors, however, are the group most effected by COVID-19. Many nursing home saw large break outs of the virus and even in some cases deaths.