Recent circumstances have left many of us feeling blue. We’re stuck at home, isolated from friends and family, adjusting to work changes or lack thereof, and remain uncertain about what lies ahead. Rather than accepting our fate, we think it’s the perfect time to...
It’s April Fool’s Day, so we’re taking this opportunity to debunk some HCBS industry myths. Don’t let these 4 common misconceptions fool you.
You cannot accomplish your workload without enough employees.
Missed reimbursement opportunities are a part of the job.
Keeping everything on...
When someone with a disability has difficulty making certain decisions independently, people may assume they need guardianship., even when they do not. This is where Supported Decision-Making (SDM) comes in, not only as an alternative to guardianship, but also a means to increase individual...
The care industry has evolved to demand far more than just service. We now balance operational tasks and state requirements along with the care we provide. These additional expectations can distract us from being whole-heartedly focused on the people being served. By formulating...
Billing can be one of the most stressful aspects of running an agency, which is really saying something. It’s tedious, time-consuming, and never seems to get easier. Luckily, this archaic and demanding process of billing is soon to be a thing of the past....
Imagine a bookcase. Picture it holding all of your journals, notes, drawings, and photographs: things that wouldn’t exist without you. Whenever you feel like it, you can take anything from this shelf and simply return it when you’re done. Taking a trip? Maybe...
We’ve all noticed the decline in caregiver availability, the increase in turnover, and the extreme pressure to do more with less. It’s the direction of the home care industry, and turning the tide is out of our control. We cannot influence more caregivers to...
31 states have filed for the Good Faith Effort Extension, giving them until 1/1/2021 to fully implement Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). A year may sound like a long time, but agencies shouldn’t wait until the last minute to get EVV going. Starting your EVV...