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Looking for a nurse to partner with. I am looking for a person who has a passion for making care better than it is now. Hartt and Home Care Services Values Equity - Hartt and Home Care Services believe that those who need care should have access to it. We promise to help see this happen after our 1-year mark of operations. We will start our "Equity of care" project. We will allocate 5% of our profits into our "Equity of care" project, with our 5-year mark of full operations of this funding allocation. We are committed to seeing those who don't necessarily fit the requirements to receive care that is needed have some care. Advocation - As the Health care system has become overburdened, care has been directly affected negatively. It can feel as if there is no one listening to the needs of your care. We want to help with this. When "Equity in Care" starts, so will "Advocacy in Health". "Advocacy in Health" will help those who feel as if they are not being heard to have an advocate matched to their case, and they can have this advocate assist with doctor appointments, navigating the health care systems, and helping with clarifying medical jargon. This helps you take charge of your health and make informed decisions when it counts. Preventative - We want our clients, community, and our company's caregivers to have the availability to take their health into their own hands. We do this by working with care professionals in our community to do just that. Inclusion and Diversity - Understanding that all people are valid, we celebrate diversity in all forms. We are committed to honouring all people - Our highest priority is support and care. Fair pay/living wage - To have skilled and focused care, we choose to have our staff paid a wage where they don't feel like they need to divide themselves to support their home. We realize that the cost of living has increased dramatically, and we want our staff to be safe from anything other than the clients they are supporting. Collaboration - We at Hartt and Home Care Services understand that care is sometimes going to look different for everyone. We will work with our clients and community to continue to keep excellence in care a priority. Empathy and Compassion- Acknowledging another person and their journey to seek support is paramount. Our passion is to see the person that is in front of us, not the tasks in service. Transparency - We will strive to be as transparent and unbiased as possible. Suppose Hartt and Home Care find those services. Hartt and Home Care Services strongly believes in honesty and needs our clients to feel confident in our services. Continuity of care- We want the care of our clients to feel seamless. Having a smaller rotation of staff serving you or your loved ones builds stronger relationships and less confusion regarding care.

CMS Introduces New Billable Codes for Caregiver Training Services: A Step Forward with Significant Challenges Ahead The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced new billable codes for caregiver training services, effective in 2024. This initiative is a commendable first step in recognizing and supporting family caregivers of Medicare beneficiaries. However, the road ahead is fraught with significant challenges that need to be addressed to ensure this policy achieves its intended impact. The Promise and the Pitfalls The introduction of these new codes means that physician fee services can now support family caregivers in a more structured manner. This is a welcome development for the many caregivers who provide essential support to their loved ones. However, several critical questions and potential issues need to be addressed: Time Allocation Concerns How does this new code account for the expanded time needed in an appointment to discuss caregiver training? - Current appointment durations haven't magically increased. Physicians are already pressed for time, and adding caregiver training discussions into the mix without extending appointment times could be challenging. Integration into Existing Services - How will it be integrated into the exam, or does a patient and their caregiver need to know to ask for it? - Clarity is needed on whether these services will be proactively offered or if caregivers must explicitly request them. Many caregivers might not be aware of their availability or feel comfortable asking. Accessibility and Implementation When, where, and how is it accessed by the caregiver? How do healthcare systems adopt and implement these new codes? Are physicians even aware of this change? These questions highlight the need for a clear, systemic approach to implementing these services. Training and communication within healthcare systems are crucial to ensure all stakeholders are informed and equipped to utilize these codes. #TheMajorRedFlag: #TelehealthExclusion 🚩 These services cannot be accessed via telehealth at this time. They are only available in person, and the Medicare member must be present unless consent is granted. This is a significant problem. Caregivers often juggle multiple responsibilities and may not have the time or ability to attend in-person training sessions. Telehealth could provide a more flexible and accessible solution, especially for those with demanding schedules. Share Your Experiences What has your experience been like with caregiver training services in the clinical setting? Have you been offered such services, and if so, how effective have they been? Let's continue the conversation and work towards a future where caregiver support is not just an option but a standard practice in healthcare. #CMS #Caregiver #Healthcare #Medicare #PatientExperience #HumanCenteredDesign #PolicyDoesNotEqualPractice

The House Subcommittee on Health recently advanced the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7623), aiming to extend key Medicare telehealth flexibilities through 2026. Here’s what’s on the table: 👉 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 The bill proposes to continue the hospital-at-home program until 2029 and remove geographic restrictions on telehealth visits through 2026. 👉 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 If passed, the bill would allow the HHS Secretary to expand the types of professionals eligible to provide reimbursable telehealth services. 👉 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 Special attention is given to rural health clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers, enabling them to serve as distant sites for telehealth. 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭? While the bill has cleared the Subcommittee, it must still pass in both the House and Senate. But these are not the only changes around telehealth legislation. Several states are passing new bills, extending virtual care in their states. 🔹Alaska's SB 91, if voted for, will enhance telehealth provisions by allowing out-of-state members of a physician’s multidisciplinary care team to offer services via telehealth. 🔹Over in Iowa, the Board of Nursing is proposing new licensure requirements for certified professional midwives, emphasizing standards for telehealth services. 🔹New Jersey’s A2803, if passed, will extend authorization for certain out-of-state health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in the state. 🔹SB 403 in New Hampshire has recently passed the first chamber and is set to authorize certified community health workers to deliver services through telemedicine, broadening access and enhancing community health efforts. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬? 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬? #Telehealth #HealthcareInnovation #Medicare #DigitalHealth #RuralHealthcare #HealthPolicy #Telemedicine #VirtualCare #Medicare #Physicians #HealthcareProfessionals #HealthcareProviders #Nurses #Midwives #NewJersey #Alaska #NewHampshire #Iowa

Positive Caregiver Support Through Medicare Caregiving for a loved one can be a rewarding but challenging responsibility. Medicare offers valuable resources to support caregivers in their essential roles. Home Health Services: Medicare covers home health services like skilled nursing care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, which can ease the caregiving role. These services allow your loved one to receive professional medical care at home, giving you peace of mind and extra support. Telehealth Services: Medicare has expanded coverage for telehealth visits, allowing caregivers to coordinate virtual appointments, manage healthcare needs, and consult doctors without leaving home. This makes medical care more accessible and convenient for both you and your loved one. Caregiver Resources: Medicare provides educational resources that help caregivers understand healthcare options, manage medications, and access local support services. These resources empower caregivers to provide better care while taking care of their own well-being. By utilizing Medicare’s home health and telehealth services, caregivers can receive much-needed assistance while focusing on the comfort and care of their loved ones. For more information, ask Keith! Email at keithguetschow@gmail.com.

Positive Caregiver Support Through Medicare Caregiving for a loved one can be a rewarding but challenging responsibility. Medicare offers valuable resources to support caregivers in their essential roles. Home Health Services: Medicare covers home health services like skilled nursing care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, which can ease the caregiving role. These services allow your loved one to receive professional medical care at home, giving you peace of mind and extra support. Telehealth Services: Medicare has expanded coverage for telehealth visits, allowing caregivers to coordinate virtual appointments, manage healthcare needs, and consult doctors without leaving home. This makes medical care more accessible and convenient for both you and your loved one. Caregiver Resources: Medicare provides educational resources that help caregivers understand healthcare options, manage medications, and access local support services. These resources empower caregivers to provide better care while taking care of their own well-being. By utilizing Medicare’s home health and telehealth services, caregivers can receive much-needed assistance while focusing on the comfort and care of their loved ones. For more information, ask Keith! Email at keithguetschow@gmail.com.

Homecare companies often face several challenges when it comes to hiring caregivers. One of the biggest challenges is High Caregiver Turnover Rate High Turnover Rate among caregivers is one of the biggest challenges for homecare companies. This leads to increased recruitment and training costs and can also impact the quality of care provided to clients. In order to be successful, Homecare Agencies must have a plan to tackle Caregiver Turnover as well as Hiring needs. Do you have a plan? #turnoverrate #caregivers #caregiverjobs #seniorcare #jobsatisfaction #caregivergrowth #retaincaregivers #jobs #texasjobs

🌟 How are you meeting the expectations of your caregivers? 🌟 In today’s post-acute care landscape, caregivers have higher expectations than ever. They’re looking for meaningful work, continuous growth opportunities, and an environment that supports their well-being. So, how do you ensure you're meeting their needs? 🎯 Targeted training is the answer. 🎯 Our latest blog post dives into the data from the HHAeXchange Homecare Insights Survey, revealing key areas where training can make a real impact on caregiver satisfaction and retention. Learn how tailored learning paths not only meet expectations but also foster a culture of continuous learning that benefits your entire organization. 👉 Read the full blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MBkfZ0 #HomeCare #PostAcuteCare #Training #EmployeeEngagement #ContinuousLearning #CaregiverSupport #HealthcareLeadership

Healthcare organizations----- If you're ready to train your team on the value of CUSTOMER SERVICE, I'm here for you!!! When we first begin and I'm doing my "Discovery", these are common themes: 1. your professional caregiver team on their phones 2. your professional caregiver team with ear buds in, ignoring residents/patients who are calling out for help or in clear need of help IF your caregiver did not have her face in her phone (I have personally preventing SEVERAL falls because I intervened when residents needed help; I could not get the caregiver's attention) 3. Ignoring resident/patients who are walking without their walkers 4. Dementia residents out in the courtyard (they can come/go as they please) but one resident with a walker was unable to manage her walker plus try to open the courtyard door. A resident VISITOR got up to help the resident back in because the caregiver was oblivious. And when she noticed the VISITOR helping the resident, it never dawned on the caregiver to intervene, help, and thank the visitor for doing what the caregiver should have been doing 5. Caregivers wheeling residents backwards in their wheelchairs 6. Med techs approaching dementia residents from behind to give them their meds and then wonder why the resident "refuses" their meds---after the resident has been startled and becomes agitated (this happens more often than you realize--and then the resident goes without their meds) 7. Receptionists on their phones and not greeting visitors as they enter the building (that's kind of their job) 8. Nurses in rehab centers running around frantically because they have 8 admissions that day---and how that looks to family members who are already petrified that they had to move their loved one into a community. 9. OFTEN, I overhear families/visitors talking to themselves about how they don't see anyone in leadership making rounds or providing much supervision or management, especially when they are the ones getting up to help residents vs the staff intervening 10. Smiling and just even saying "hello" when families are visiting or touring If you wondered if your CUSTOMERS (the patients/their families) notice these things, YES THEY DO. If you are on the hamster wheel of complaints, you have leadership, supervision, management, staffing, systems, and non-effective training issues. Ready to book a consult call to discuss your key pain points and our consulting and training services? Here's the link for a complimentary 30-minute introductory call/zoom: https://lnkd.in/ej7yytM3 #customerservicetraining #dementiatraining #healthcare #seniorcare #administration #leadership #HR #managers #hospitals #letsimproveemployeeengagementandconfidenceandpatientcaretogether