CMS Issues Guidance on Direct Care Worker Registries

On December 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an informational bulletin on the development of Direct Care Worker Registries. Although CMS’ guidance does not include any new policy, it reminds states of the ability to develop these registries and use them as tools to support workforce retention, recruitment, and credentialing. […]

CMS Issues Guidance on Direct Care Worker Registries

On December 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an informational bulletin on the development of Direct Care Worker Registries. Although CMS’ guidance does not include any new policy, it reminds states of the ability to develop these registries and use them as tools to support workforce retention, recruitment, and credentialing. […]

Home Care Industry Update

join Polsinelli, The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), and Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) for a summary of the most significant legal developments and 2024 updates impacting your agency and strategies for complying with the same while still running a successful home care business. Our speakers will also discuss the recent […]

CMS’ Staffing Mandate Proposal For Nursing Homes Could ‘Spell Trouble’ For Home Health Care

Safety Matters: Protecting Home Care Workers from Violence

Although not a new problem, violence against home care workers has seen an increase in recent years. Join us for an informative panel discussion on the crucial topic of safeguarding home care workers from violence within the homes they serve. This timely webinar brings together three expert speakers who will share their knowledge, experiences, and […]

Update on the Workforce Safety Task force

We hope that you have read the article by the Workforce Safety Task force led by Johns Hopkins Home Care and NAHC. developed. The team is now developing a toolkit for organizations to use to implement or strengthen the programs they have in place to protect their workers.  Many organizations are implementing technologic resources or […]

CMS Seeks Input on Training Modules for Home Health Staff

Below is an invitation for home health agencies to share ideas on a very interesting project aimed at developing training modules for home health nurses and allied professionals. The project has been initiated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The following message is from the CMS contractor for the project. FYI: Copying […]

Dept Of Labor Issues Template Home Care Worker Employment Agreements

The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a template home care worker employment agreement to increase visibility of employee rights and employer responsibilities. This document comes as a result of an April 2023 Executive Order titled Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers. The Executive Order called on the Department of Labor to develop […]

The 2023-2024 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report

The national average hourly rate for RNs in home health agencies increased 3.88% in 2023, according to the 2023-2024 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). Hourly rate increase data represents […]

Home health providers seek to protect workers from violence

Home Health RNs Receive 3.88% Hourly Rate Increase in 2023

Oakland, NJ, November 2023 – The national average hourly rate for RNs in home health agencies increased 3.88% in 2023, according to the 2023-2024 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). […]

RIHC 2023 Home Care Chartbook, Co-Sponsored by NAHC, Illustrates New and Changing Trends in Home Care

Washington, D.C. — The Research Institute for Home Care (RIHC or the Institute) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) are excited to announce the release of the 2023 RIHC Home Care Chartbook. Highlighting the vital role home care plays in caring for an aging demographic, the Chartbook provides a look at […]