You may be wondering: my caregivers work in patients’ homes all day, so why does company culture matter? It’s simple: the caregiver who just spent three hours with Mrs. Johnson, helping her shower and reminding her to take her medication,...
Some say caregiving is a calling, not just a career. Yet, there’s no denying that it’s a demanding and potentially all-consuming job. Unfortunately, statistics show that nurses are struggling, as is the entire skilled nursing and long-term care sector. A...
Did you know that approximately 125 million American adults struggle to cover $400 emergencies with cash or credit? Earned wage access was once a unique job perk, but it is now a baseline expectation. Simply put, most workers can’t afford...
About 17 million people work in healthcare in the US, and 1.4 million work in home care services. Healthcare is the largest national employer, but the effects of burnout are high. Approximately 45% of RNs and LPNs report feeling burned...
The worlds of healthcare and technology have one thing in common: neither of them stand still. It feels like new advances in both fields appear suddenly and take off. Then come the new regulations and professional guidelines. It may be...
It’s no secret that the home healthcare industry is still experiencing significant staffing challenges. High turnover rates have been an ongoing issue, reaching nearly 80%—an increase of 12% over two years. This means that approximately four out of every five...
Immigrant and non-citizen workers make up 23% of the long-term healthcare workforce, with one in three working in nursing homes. Additionally, 43% of undocumented healthcare workers are employed in long-term care (LTC). Many nursing home residents come from diverse backgrounds,...
Nurse staffing is a crucial factor in measuring the quality of care patients receive in healthcare facilities. The administrators of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed and finalized a rule to set minimum nurse staffing requirements for...
Healthcare payroll is complex and often one of the more significant expenses for facilities. Mistakes can be costly and cut into profits. They can also hurt employee morale. Adding a healthcare payroll audit into your workflow can make all the...
