Category: Home Health Care Workers
Time and Attendance: 5 Issues Home Care Providers Face
In-home care is a vital service for many people who are aging or living with disabilities, providing essential support that allows them to live independently and with dignity. Direct Care Innovations provides software solutions for Managed Care Organizations to help manage time and attendance tracking and enable them to run their business seamlessly. While this […]
Training and Compliance Challenges in Home Care Agencies
Home care agencies play a critical role in delivering consistent, high-quality support to clients who rely on in-home care services. However, the scale and complexity of these organizations present unique challenges when it comes to training and ensuring compliance among Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), administrative staff, and even clients. Between regulatory demands and workforce diversity, […]
Honoring Caregivers on National Caregivers Day
At Direct Care Innovations, we understand the vital role caregivers play in our communities, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for their unwavering commitment. Every year, on the third Friday of February, we celebrate National Caregivers Day, a time to recognize the dedication and compassion of caregivers across the country. These selfless individuals […]
Technology Needs for Home Care Organizations
Direct Care Innovations is a healthcare technology company specializing in developing business management platforms tailored for providers, state agencies, and government organizations operating within the Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and managed care sectors. Our solutions streamline processes, allowing our customers to serve the direct care industry with coverage in all locations. Managing an in-home healthcare […]
How California’s Proposition 35 Impacts In-Home Caregivers
Direct Care Innovations is well-educated regarding the latest policies and ready to help your home healthcare business understand the new rules and regulations. California’s Proposition 35 is a groundbreaking measure aimed at strengthening the healthcare system for vulnerable populations. By ensuring higher payments for doctors treating low-income residents, this legislation also can improve the overall quality […]
Improve DSP Recruitment and Retention with These Strategies
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are key to providing qualified and compassionate care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recruiting and retaining DSPs is often challenging and frustrating. Direct Care Innovations works with caregiving agencies, and we understand the struggle of hiring and retaining hard-working and dedicated employees. With research-based strategies, your organization can address […]
6 Key Factors That Can Improve Healthcare Employee Retention
As our population continues to age, there will be a consistent and upward-trending need for home healthcare workers. Unfortunately, the current workforce crisis may add to the ever-increasing need for direct care employees. If high turnover rates are not effectively addressed, comprehensive care for the elderly and individuals living with developmental and intellectual disabilities will […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Family & Direct Support Caregivers
Caring for others can exhaust both your time and energy. While it can be rewarding to make a difference in your client’s or family member’s lives, it can also be demanding on your schedule, mental stamina, and physical strength. At Direct Care Innovations, we want to encourage you to make some New Year’s Resolutions that […]
West Virginia to Use Federal Funds for Home Health Care Workers
The West Virginia Department of Health, along with Governor Jim Justice, recently announced that the state’s Medicaid program will be using federal funds to increase wages and benefits for its home health care workers. Not only will the funds be used to address staffing shortages and retain current workers, but it will also help to […]