COVID-19 CALM BEFORE THE STORM
COVID-19 Calm Before the Storm
COVID-19 has changed home care dramatically. If your HHA is in a hard-hit metropolitan area, you may be dealing with staff shortages and a high volume of referrals. If not, your agency is likely facing just the opposite. As much as 50% fewer referrals. It’s as though the medical community is on hold waiting for a tidal wave. If your HHA is facing a dramatic loss of referrals, what you do now to make sure you are prepared to be pivotal in your community is crucial.
Internal Considerations
Community Considerations
We believe the home health industry will come out strong and show enormous value in the current crises. If your feeling overwhelmed and uncertain of the next steps, we hope you will consider those listed above while finding your own inspiration. |
Author
Kristi Bajer BSN, RN, COS-C, brings over 10 years of real world experience as a clinician, director, and administrator in home health. She is a firm believer in diagnosis driven evidence-based care in home health. Currently, she assists agencies with external chart audits and Medicare appeals, as well as providing training and coaching on OperaCare implementation and building QAPI programs using data to drive success and protect agencies from government audits.