Starting and Maintaining a Successful Home Care Business


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Ever wanted to start home care agency, but didn't know where to start? I can relate.That's why I am excited to assist you by taking the guessing out of the equation.This step-by-step guide will help you with everything you need to start your business, from registering your business name to getting through your initial survey. You will learn how to setup your business, market your business and get your first client!In this guide, I will share with you how I went from being "clueless" to being in"ForbesMagazine."




Progressive Business Plan for a Non-Medical Home Care Service


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'Get Much Smarter' About Your Chosen Business Venture!This Business Plan workbook contains the detailed content and out-of-the-box ideas to launch a successful Non-Medical Home Care Company. This Business Plan book provides the updated, relevant content needed to become much more knowledgeable about starting a profitable non-medical home care agency. The fill-in-the-blank template format makes it very easy to write the business plan, but it is the out-of-the box strategic growth ideas and detailed marketing plan, presented for your specific type of business, that will put you on the road to success. This book features in-depth descriptions of a wide range of innovative products and services, and a comprehensive marketing plan that has been customized for your specific business. It also contains an extensive list of Keys to Success, Creative Differentiation Strategies, Competitive Advantages to seize upon, Current Industry Trends and Best Practices of Industry Leaders to consider, Helpful Resources, Actual Business Examples, Sourcing Leads, Financial Statement Forms and Several Alternative Financing Options. If your goal is to obtain the business knowledge, industry education and original ideas that will improve your chances for success in a non-medical home care business... then this book was specifically written for you.




Home Healthcare Business Startup on a Budget


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Home Healthcare Business Startup on a Budget Do you have what it takes to start, run, and grow an in-home care business? When I was faced with the reality of caring for my mother when she became ill while also caring for my elderly grandma, I realized that I needed more education (and help) for my situation. While I loved them both dearly, my love itself wasn't enough to properly care for them. I decided to gain that education and eventually became a CNA. When my mother and then grandmother finally passed away, I continued in this field of providing at-home care. Caring for a family member at home while they are recovering, terminally ill, or in the final stages of life can be stressful. The burden can be eased when you're able to bring in qualified help to assist you. Home healthcare encompasses a large range of skilled nursing and unskilled home care services that can be accomplished in a client's home after an injury or illness. It can also apply to services that are for an older or disabled person who might require assistance with daily activities such as cooking, bathing, running errands, shopping, and more. Do you have a caring, compassionate heart? Do you want to start a business where you know you will be assisting people when they need it most? Do you want to be your own boss and run an agency of skilled professionals who you trust to do the hands-on work? In this Home Healthcare Business Startup on a Budget book, I will outline the different levels of care that your agency might provide according to the need you see in your community. This could range from simple companion care services with light housekeeping and friendly faces, to more skilled nursing and palliative care. The fact is that you need not be personally professionally skilled to be an agency director. You can have a heart for starting the business, do the back-end work, and hire trained professionals to work for you. I'll show you how! This book will discuss all aspects of starting an in-home care services company, with variations on skilled and unskilled service providers. I guide you through starting this business from scratch, step-by-step. Once we have the business established, I will talk you through how to grow and run your operation from marketing, advertising, and dealing with employees. Be sure to check out the table of contents to see exactly what my book will provide to you in terms of information. I would strongly encourage you to get your hands on any and everything you can read about starting a business like this before you take the leap. We will Discuss Topics such as: What home healthcare means If you're cut out for this line of work What different levels of care encompass The different types of services your new agency might provide What a day in the life of an in-home care provider looks like 8 steps for building your business How to gain clients through advertising and partnerships How to craft a solid business plan What licensing you'll have to obtain How to get paid How to hire staff and manage employees in your day-to-day operations All this and much much more is contained in this book. I also describe to you some True-to-Life, Real-World Illustrations of what I'm teaching you in action with personal stories from those who have experiences with this field. I hope that reading about the concepts in action will give you a better understanding.




Families Caring for an Aging America


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Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.




Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care


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Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves. Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care takes a comprehensive look at the quality of care and quality of life in long-term care, including nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care facilities, family members and a variety of others. This book describes the current state of long-term care, identifying problem areas and offering recommendations for federal and state policymakers. Who uses long-term care? How have the characteristics of this population changed over time? What paths do people follow in long term care? The committee provides the latest information on these and other key questions. This book explores strengths and limitations of available data and research literature especially for settings other than nursing homes, on methods to measure, oversee, and improve the quality of long-term care. The committee makes recommendations on setting and enforcing standards of care, strengthening the caregiving workforce, reimbursement issues, and expanding the knowledge base to guide organizational and individual caregivers in improving the quality of care.







Starting a Non-Medical Home Care Agency


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Are you passionate about providing quality care to seniors and individuals with disabilities? Do you dream of starting your own non-medical home care agency but don’t know where to begin? Look no further! In "Starting a Non-Medical Home Care Agency: A Comprehensive Guide to Success," Dr. Alexis Collier shares her extensive expertise and insights gained in healthcare administration and senior care services. This essential guide walks you through every step of establishing and growing a successful home care agency. Inside this comprehensive guide, you will discover: Step-by-Step Business Planning: Learn how to create a solid business plan, secure funding, and navigate legal requirements. Operational Excellence: Master the best practices for managing day-to-day operations, from scheduling and staffing to quality assurance and client management. Marketing Strategies: Develop effective marketing plans to attract clients and build a strong brand in a competitive market. Financial Management: Understand key financial principles, manage your budget, and ensure long-term sustainability. Technology Integration: Leverage the latest technology to enhance care delivery, improve communication, and streamline operations. Continuous Improvement: Implement strategies for ongoing improvement, staying ahead of industry trends, and ensuring high-quality care. Dr. Alexis Collier’s dedication to excellence in home care is reflected in this guide, designed to support aspiring home care agency owners in building successful and impactful businesses. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the industry make her a trusted resource and mentor for those entering the home care field. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your existing agency, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed. Begin your journey to becoming a successful home care agency owner today!




Patient Safety and Quality


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"Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/




Start Your Own Senior Transportation Business


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Discover how you can earn $35 to $60 an hour driving seniors to medical appointments. This fast-growing service business is needed every day in every town and you can get started on a shoestring. One in five seniors does not drive and many of those may be forced to stay home due to lack of transportation and miss a medical appointment or be unable to shop for groceries. A private senior transportation service helps those seniors get around easily.In addition, the federal government now requires that state medicaid programs cover the cost of transportation to medical appointments. This has created even more opportunities for local senior transportation businesses.A senior transportation can be started with very little money - if you have a reliable car and a cellphone, you're almost there. The rewards are great - not just in dollars and cents - but in helping seniors live better lives by helping them enjoy their independence as long as possible. That's priceless.What is an N.E.M.T. vehicle? Unlike some specialized medical transportation vehicles - like an ambulance - a basic senior ride service does not require a special vehicle to transport seniors. There are far more seniors who are able to walk and just need a ride on a regular basis. NEMT is short for non-emergency medical transport. The name means exactly that - unlike an ambulance, your vehicle, whether a car, SUV or minivan, is an NEMT vehicle if you are taking passengers to and from medical appointments. You won't need to buy an expensive new van or specialized equipment, because you can focus on where there is a steady demand - transporting seniors who are able to walk. ( The medical term is "ambulatory")The opportunities are wide open in this fast-growing field, and so is the potential for an above-average income that's recession-proof. At current rates, a six-figure income is not uncommon for full-time drivers.If you've always wanted to be your own boss, running a business that makes a positive difference in people's lives every day, and are a caring person, take the first step by reading my step-by-step guide. The advice you'll find in the book will give you a head start, reduce risk, and cut startup costs. So you can get started right away, the book also contains a list of major transportation brokers who hire local drivers in all states.




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