The Caregiving Organization's Dilemma

Get ready for a blog that is going to be distinctly un-sexy (disappointing, I know. Especially for a Friday post!). In a blog committed to the deep examination of how caregiving businesses can run more efficiently, safely, AND profitably (by increasing QUALITY!), we have come to a subject most might prefer to avoid thinking about. Lost. Time. Accidents. If these are words you’ve never heard before, let me explain. A lost time accident is when an injury occurs on the job that causes a loss of productivity. Lost time accidents are recorded in many industries, like manufacturing, as a matter of course. Why? Because it helps organizations to track how safety is impacting their bottom line. Usually, a lost time accident is recorded when an employee is injured such that they can’t return immediately to work. In caregiver organizations, however, it needs to be defined a little differently. Why? Because in any caregiver interaction, there are AT LEAST TWO people who could be injured and

The home care industry has been through A LOT since the start of the pandemic 1 year ago. To say it has been a wild ride doesn’t even come CLOSE to describing   the rollercoaster businesses, caregivers, and clients have been on. Now, there are some new shake-ups on the horizon, as President Biden proposes a 400 BILLION dollar investment in home based and community care, and the people who provide it. So, what could that mean for home care organization owners? First, there’s a good to great chance that an increase in funding will mean an increase in demand (which has already been growing rapidly for many home care organizations as a result of COVID). If you’re a home care owner trying to grow… This. Is. Awesome. But… as any business owner knows growth comes with its challenges. Primarily, HOW are you going to RECRUIT and RETAIN caregivers in an increasingly competitive employment market? There is already fierce competition amongst home care organizations to tap into the small supply